No fatalities

Cargo Aircraft Short of Runway at Jersey (G-AIXZ)

Jersey, United KingdomLanding (descent or approach)

On February 5, 1951, an Avro 652 Anson (registration G-AIXZ) operated by Transair UK was involved in an aviation accident near Jersey, United Kingdom during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 5 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Source recordUpdated 2026-09-03Data APIEditorial standards

A twin-engine cargo aircraft carrying newspapers from Croydon to Jersey struck the ground short of the runway on final approach. Both pilots were unhurt, but the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Incident Overview A twin-engine aircraft operating a cargo flight from Croydon to Jersey was carrying a load of newspapers when it encountered difficulties on final approach. The aircraft was too low and struck the ground a few dozen yards short of the runway. ## Impact and Aftermath On impact, the undercarriage was sheared off. The aircraft then slid for several yards before colliding with a stone wall and coming to rest. Both pilots were reported unhurt, while the aircraft sustained damage beyond repair. ## Operational Context The incident occurred during a cargo operation, with the aircraft transporting newspapers. No further details regarding the specific aircraft type, registration, date, operator, or location beyond the route and Jersey destination are provided in the source.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 5 Feb 1951 Avro 652 Anson accident near Jersey, United Kingdom?

A twin-engine cargo aircraft carrying newspapers from Croydon to Jersey struck the ground short of the runway on final approach. Both pilots were unhurt, but the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Were there any fatalities in the 5 Feb 1951 Avro 652 Anson accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 5 Feb 1951 involved an Avro 652 Anson, registration G-AIXZ, operated by Transair UK, at Jersey, United Kingdom.