On April 17, 1944, an Avro 652 Anson (registration AW667) operated by Royal Australian Air Force - RAAF was involved in an aviation accident near Yanakie, Australia in flight. 3 people were killed. 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.
A twin-engine aircraft crashed during a test flight near Yanakie, south of Victoria. The incident resulted in the deaths of all three crew members on board.
What happened
The accident occurred while the crew was conducting a test flight with a twin-engine aircraft. The source notes that this specific airframe had experienced technical issues prior to the fatal sortie. During the en route phase of the operation, the aircraft lost control and subsequently crashed in the area of Yanakie, located south of Victoria. The circumstances leading to the loss of control remain unknown. All three individuals on board were killed in the impact.
Findings
The available records do not provide specific contributing factors or a definitive conclusion regarding why the aircraft went out of control. The incident is documented primarily by the outcome and the location of the crash site.
What happened in the 17 Apr 1944 Avro 652 Anson accident near Yanakie, Australia?
A twin-engine aircraft crashed during a test flight near Yanakie, south of Victoria. The incident resulted in the deaths of all three crew members on board.
Were there any fatalities in the 17 Apr 1944 Avro 652 Anson accident?
The accident was fatal, resulting in 3 fatalities.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 17 Apr 1944 involved an Avro 652 Anson, registration AW667, operated by Royal Australian Air Force - RAAF, at Yanakie, Australia.
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