No fatalities

Aircraft veers off runway in crosswind and lands on belly (PH753)

Heraklion, GreeceLanding (descent or approach)

On August 29, 1946, an Avro 652 Anson (registration PH753) operated by Royal Air Force - RAF was involved in an aviation accident near Heraklion, Greece 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 2026-08-05Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft lost control after landing in strong crosswinds, veering off the runway into a ditch. The undercarriage was sheared off, leaving the plane damaged beyond repair, though both occupants were unhurt.

What happened

The flight concluded with an approach conducted in strong cross winds. Following touchdown, the aircraft immediately went out of control and veered off the runway surface. It subsequently struck a ditch adjacent to the airfield. Upon impact, the undercarriage was sheared off, causing the fuselage to come to rest on its belly. Both occupants sustained no injuries during the incident, although the airframe sustained damage that rendered it beyond repair.

Findings

The source material does not provide specific contributing factors or formal conclusions regarding the loss of control, other than noting the presence of strong crosswinds during the approach and landing phase.