On June 3, 1952, an Avro 652 Anson (registration WJ546) operated by Royal Air Force - RAF was involved in an aviation accident near Lichfield AFB (Fradley), United Kingdom during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft entered a stall during the final approach due to the loss of power from one engine. 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.
An aircraft experienced an aerodynamic stall during a training mission at RAF Lichfield, resulting in a crash short of the runway.
What happened
During a scheduled local training exercise conducted at RAF Lichfield, the aircraft experienced a critical loss of lift. While performing the final approach to the runway, the flight was being operated with one engine non-functional. This imbalance led to an aerodynamic stall, causing the plane to descend into a field located before the threshold of the landing strip.
As a result of the impact, the aircraft sustained damage that rendered it a total loss. The two crew members on board both sustained injuries during the event.
Findings
The flight was operating under single-engine conditions during the approach phase.
The primary factor in the accident was the aircraft stalling while attempting to land with an engine inoperative.
Probable cause
The aircraft entered a stall during the final approach due to the loss of power from one engine.
What happened in the 3 Jun 1952 Avro 652 Anson accident near Lichfield AFB (Fradley), United Kingdom?
An aircraft experienced an aerodynamic stall during a training mission at RAF Lichfield, resulting in a crash short of the runway.
Were there any fatalities in the 3 Jun 1952 Avro 652 Anson accident?
No fatalities were recorded in this accident.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 3 Jun 1952 involved an Avro 652 Anson, registration WJ546, operated by Royal Air Force - RAF, at Lichfield AFB (Fradley), United Kingdom.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The aircraft entered a stall during the final approach due to the loss of power from one engine.
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