No fatalities

Runway Excursion and Post-Crash Fire with No Injuries (A4-15)

King Island-Currie, AustraliaLanding (descent or approach)

On September 11, 1938, an Avro 652 Anson (registration A4-15) operated by Royal Australian Air Force - RAAF was involved in an aviation accident near King Island-Currie, Australia during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 2026-08-04Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft veered off the runway during landing, crashed into a ravine, and was destroyed by fire. All four occupants escaped without injury.

What happened

During the landing phase of flight, the aircraft lost control immediately upon touchdown with the runway surface. The machine deviated from the paved area and continued moving until it came to rest in a nearby ravine. Following the impact, the airframe caught fire and was completely destroyed by the post-crash blaze. Despite the severity of the crash and the total loss of the aircraft, all four occupants managed to evacuate the wreckage safely and sustained no injuries.

Findings

The source material does not provide specific technical details regarding the mechanical condition or pilot actions leading to the loss of control. The primary outcome recorded is the complete destruction of the airframe due to fire following the excursion into the ravine, with no fatalities or injuries reported among those on board.