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Aircraft Accident at Le Touquet Airport (VH-BDX)

Le Touquet, FranceTakeoff (climb)

On December 11, 1950, an Avro 652 Anson (registration VH-BDX) operated by Private Australia was involved in an aviation accident near Le Touquet, France during takeoff. 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)Source recordUpdated 2026-09-03Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft crashed on takeoff at Le Touquet Airport for an unknown reason. Both occupants were uninjured, but the aircraft was damaged beyond repair. It had previously been damaged in two other incidents in 1950.

Incident Overview An aircraft crashed on takeoff at Le Touquet Airport for an unknown reason. Both occupants were uninjured, but the aircraft was damaged beyond repair. ## Previous Incidents The aircraft had a history of prior damage. It was first damaged in a wheels-up landing near Cranbrook, Kent, after an engine failure over the English Channel on February 6, 1950. It suffered a second accident on November 18, 1950, near Boulogne, France. ## Outcome The final incident at Le Touquet Airport resulted in the aircraft being damaged beyond repair, although both occupants were uninjured. The cause of the crash remains unknown.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 11 Dec 1950 Avro 652 Anson accident near Le Touquet, France?

An aircraft crashed on takeoff at Le Touquet Airport for an unknown reason. Both occupants were uninjured, but the aircraft was damaged beyond repair. It had previously been damaged in two other incidents in 1950.

Were there any fatalities in the 11 Dec 1950 Avro 652 Anson accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 11 Dec 1950 involved an Avro 652 Anson, registration VH-BDX, operated by Private Australia, at Le Touquet, France.

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