On June 23, 1948, an Avro 652 Anson (registration VP-KEM) operated by Clairways was involved in an aviation accident near Merka, Somalia in flight. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 1 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
An aircraft crashed near Merka, approximately 70 km southwest of Mogadishu, resulting in significant damage to the airframe while the pilot remained uninjured. The specific date of this incident is currently unverified.
What happened
The incident occurred in the vicinity of Merka, a location situated roughly 70 kilometers to the southwest of Mogadishu. During the event, the aircraft sustained severe structural damage that rendered it beyond repair. Despite the extent of the physical destruction to the airframe, the pilot emerged from the crash without sustaining any injuries.
Findings
The circumstances leading to the crash have not been definitively established in available records. Furthermore, the precise date on which this occurrence took place remains uncertain and is subject to ongoing verification.
What happened in the 23 Jun 1948 Avro 652 Anson accident near Merka, Somalia?
An aircraft crashed near Merka, approximately 70 km southwest of Mogadishu, resulting in significant damage to the airframe while the pilot remained uninjured. The specific date of this incident is currently unverified.
Were there any fatalities in the 23 Jun 1948 Avro 652 Anson accident?
No fatalities were recorded in this accident.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 23 Jun 1948 involved an Avro 652 Anson, registration VP-KEM, operated by Clairways, at Merka, Somalia.
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