No fatalities

Ferry Flight Accident Involving Runway Overshoot and Fence Impact (K6267)

Sealand AFB (Shotwick AFB), United KingdomLanding (descent or approach)

On February 1, 1937, an Avro 652 Anson (registration K6267) operated by Royal Air Force - RAF was involved in an aviation accident near Sealand AFB (Shotwick 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

During a ferry flight to RAF Sealand, an aircraft overshot the runway, struck a fence, and crashed into a muddy field, resulting in injuries to both crew members and total loss of the airframe.

What happened

The incident occurred while the crew was conducting a ferry flight destined for RAF Sealand. During the landing phase, the aircraft failed to stop within the available runway length and overshot the end of the strip. The airplane subsequently collided with a fence located at the boundary of the terrain before coming to rest in a muddy field. The impact resulted in the destruction of the airframe.

Findings

Both members of the crew sustained injuries during the accident. No fatalities were reported, but the aircraft was written off due to the extent of the damage sustained from the fence impact and subsequent ground contact.