On February 12, 1947, an Avro 652 Anson (registration G-AHKJ) operated by CL Air Surveys was involved in an aviation accident near Croydon, United Kingdom during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).
A twin-engine aircraft crashed into a field short of the runway at Croydon Airport during final approach after an aerial photography mission. Both occupants were uninjured, but the airframe was destroyed.
What happened
The incident occurred while the twin engine aircraft was returning to Croydon Airport following the completion of an aerial photography assignment. During the final approach phase, the airplane failed to reach the runway and impacted a field located short of the landing strip. The crash resulted in significant structural damage to the airframe, rendering it beyond repair. Fortunately, both individuals on board sustained no injuries.
Findings
The source material does not provide specific technical findings or contributing factors regarding the cause of the impact. It confirms only that the aircraft was damaged beyond repair and that the occupants were unhurt.
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