On May 31, 1946, an Avro 652 Anson (registration PH824) operated by Royal Air Force - RAF was involved in an aviation accident near Šabac, Serbia in flight. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The accident was attributed to a double engine failure during the training sortie. 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.
A training aircraft experienced a double engine failure during a sortie from Belgrade, resulting in an emergency belly landing in a field south of Šabac with no injuries to the crew.
What happened
During a routine training mission departing from Belgrade, the aircraft encountered a critical mechanical issue involving both powerplants. The double engine failure forced the flight crew to initiate emergency procedures immediately. To maintain control and locate a suitable landing site, the pilot reduced the aircraft's altitude significantly. The crew successfully executed an unpowered belly landing in an open field situated less than two kilometers south of the town of Šabac.
Although the impact resulted in the airframe being damaged beyond repair, the emergency maneuver was effective in preserving life. All three members of the flight crew remained unhurt following the incident.
Probable cause
The accident was attributed to a double engine failure during the training sortie.
What happened in the 31 May 1946 Avro 652 Anson accident near Šabac, Serbia?
A training aircraft experienced a double engine failure during a sortie from Belgrade, resulting in an emergency belly landing in a field south of Šabac with no injuries to the crew.
Were there any fatalities in the 31 May 1946 Avro 652 Anson accident?
No fatalities were recorded in this accident.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 31 May 1946 involved an Avro 652 Anson, registration PH824, operated by Royal Air Force - RAF, at Šabac, Serbia.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The accident was attributed to a double engine failure during the training sortie.
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