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Aircraft overrun during training flight at RAF Turnhouse (PH749)

Turnhouse AFB, United KingdomLanding (descent or approach)

On March 10, 1951, an Avro 652 Anson (registration PH749) operated by Royal Air Force - RAF was involved in an aviation accident near Turnhouse AFB, United Kingdom during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft failed to decelerate sufficiently after touchdown, leading to a runway overrun. 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 2026-06-14Data APIEditorial standards

A twin-engine aircraft sustained heavy damage after failing to stop on the runway during a local training mission at RAF Turnhouse.

What happened

During a scheduled local training sortie at RAF Turnhouse, a twin engine aircraft experienced an excursion following its arrival on the runway. Upon completing the landing phase, the flight crew encountered significant challenges in decelerating the plane within the available runway length. As the aircraft continued past the end of the paved surface, it overran the runway and eventually came to a stop inside a nearby ditch.

While the impact resulted in the aircraft being declared a total loss due to damage beyond repair, there were no injuries reported among the two crew members on board.

Findings

  • The aircraft was unable to come to a halt within the remaining distance of the runway after touchdown.
  • The incident occurred during the landing phase of flight.

Probable cause

The aircraft failed to decelerate sufficiently after touchdown, leading to a runway overrun.

Related events

Same operator

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 10 Mar 1951 Avro 652 Anson accident near Turnhouse AFB, United Kingdom?

A twin-engine aircraft sustained heavy damage after failing to stop on the runway during a local training mission at RAF Turnhouse.

Were there any fatalities in the 10 Mar 1951 Avro 652 Anson accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 10 Mar 1951 involved an Avro 652 Anson, registration PH749, operated by Royal Air Force - RAF, at Turnhouse AFB, United Kingdom.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft failed to decelerate sufficiently after touchdown, leading to a runway overrun.

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