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Training Aircraft Overruns Runway at RAF Hamble (PH808)

Hamble, United KingdomLanding (descent or approach)

On February 5, 1954, an Avro 652 Anson (registration PH808) operated by Royal Air Force - RAF was involved in an aviation accident near Hamble, 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)Source recordUpdated 2026-09-03Data APIEditorial standards

During a local training sortie at RAF Hamble, an aircraft landed long after an incorrect approach configuration. It overran the runway and came to rest on a railway, sustaining damage beyond repair. Both pilots were unhurt.

Incident Overview and Location The incident occurred at RAF Hamble while the crew was completing a local training sortie. The event involved an aircraft that was unable to stop within the remaining runway distance after landing. ## Sequence of Events The aircraft landed long, apparently following a wrong approach configuration. Because the aircraft could not stop within the remaining distance, it overran the runway and came to rest on a railway. ## Damage and Injuries Both pilots were unhurt in the incident. The aircraft was damaged beyond repair. No other injuries or specific aircraft details were provided in the source.

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What happened in the 5 Feb 1954 Avro 652 Anson accident near Hamble, United Kingdom?

During a local training sortie at RAF Hamble, an aircraft landed long after an incorrect approach configuration. It overran the runway and came to rest on a railway, sustaining damage beyond repair. Both pilots were unhurt.

Were there any fatalities in the 5 Feb 1954 Avro 652 Anson accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 5 Feb 1954 involved an Avro 652 Anson, registration PH808, operated by Royal Air Force - RAF, at Hamble, United Kingdom.

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