On December 15, 1947, an Avro 652 Anson (registration VH-BEP) operated by Alfred Wegener Institute was involved in an aviation accident near Calcutta, India during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 2 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
An aircraft crashed while preparing to land at Calcutta Airport under unknown circumstances, resulting in injuries to both occupants and the total loss of the airframe.
What happened
The incident occurred during the final phase of flight as the aircraft was preparing to land at Calcutta Airport. The specific sequence of events leading to the crash remains undocumented, with the circumstances described as unknown in available records. Upon impact, the airframe sustained damage severe enough to be declared a total loss. Both individuals on board survived the accident but sustained injuries.
Findings
No specific contributing factors or technical conclusions have been recorded for this event. The investigation details regarding mechanical failure, pilot error, or environmental conditions are not present in the source material.
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