No fatalities

Aircraft veers off runway following tire burst on landing (K6259)

Abbotsinch AFB, United KingdomLanding (descent or approach)

On May 20, 1939, an Avro 652 Anson (registration K6259) operated by Royal Air Force - RAF was involved in an aviation accident near Abbotsinch AFB, United Kingdom during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: A tire burst caused the aircraft to lose control and veer off the runway during landing. 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 suffered a tire failure during the landing phase, causing it to leave the runway and sustain damage beyond repair. The crew remained uninjured in the incident.

What happened

During the landing phase of flight, the aircraft experienced a mechanical failure involving one of its tires. This event resulted in a loss of directional control for the pilot. Consequently, the airframe veered off the paved runway surface and came to rest on the surrounding terrain. The impact and subsequent movement caused significant structural damage to the airframe, rendering it damaged beyond repair. Despite the severity of the accident, the crew members sustained no injuries.

Findings

The official investigation identified the primary factor leading to the loss of control as a tire burst. This mechanical failure occurred while the aircraft was on the ground during the landing sequence, directly precipitating the excursion off the runway.

Probable cause

A tire burst caused the aircraft to lose control and veer off the runway during landing.