No fatalities

Training Flight Ends in Crash Landing North of Glen Loch (VS501)

Glen Loch, ZimbabweFlight

On November 27, 1950, an Avro 652 Anson (registration VS501) operated by Royal Air Force - RAF was involved in an aviation accident near Glen Loch, Zimbabwe in flight. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Engine failure. 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)Source recordUpdated 2026-09-03Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft crash-landed 12 miles north of Glen Loch after an engine failure during a training flight. Both occupants were unhurt, but the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Incident Overview During a training flight, the crew experienced an engine failure. The pilot in command attempted an emergency landing, resulting in a crash landing approximately 12 miles north of Glen Loch. Both occupants were reported unhurt, while the aircraft sustained damage beyond repair. ## Official Findings The official investigation identified the probable cause of the incident as an engine failure. No further details regarding the specific aircraft type, registration, operator, or exact date were provided in the source material. This summary strictly reflects the facts stated in the official accident investigation source.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 27 Nov 1950 Avro 652 Anson accident near Glen Loch, Zimbabwe?

An aircraft crash-landed 12 miles north of Glen Loch after an engine failure during a training flight. Both occupants were unhurt, but the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Were there any fatalities in the 27 Nov 1950 Avro 652 Anson accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 27 Nov 1950 involved an Avro 652 Anson, registration VS501, operated by Royal Air Force - RAF, at Glen Loch, Zimbabwe.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

Engine failure