No fatalities

Twin-engine aircraft veers off runway after landing (K6240)

Montrose AFB, United KingdomLanding (descent or approach)

On August 28, 1939, an Avro 652 Anson (registration K6240) operated by Royal Air Force - RAF was involved in an aviation accident near Montrose AFB, United Kingdom 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

A twin-engine aircraft swerved during rollout following touchdown, leaving the paved surface and sustaining heavy damage. Both pilots exited the wreckage without injury.

What happened

Following a standard landing approach, the twin engine aircraft touched down on the runway. During the initial phase of the rollout, the airframe began to swerve unexpectedly. The pilot attempted to maintain control, but the aircraft veered off the paved surface and entered an adjacent grassy area. As it came to rest in the vegetation, the undercarriage was lost due to the impact with the terrain. The structural damage sustained by the fuselage and wings rendered the airframe beyond repair.

Findings

The incident resulted in significant material loss, as the aircraft was written off. Despite the severity of the ground collision and the destruction of the landing gear, both members of the flight crew escaped the wreckage without sustaining any injuries.