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Cargo Flight Crash Near Arusha (VP-KHT)

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On July 20, 1951, an Avro 652 Anson (registration VP-KHT) operated by Airwork East Africa was involved in an aviation accident near Arusha, Tanzania in flight. One person was killed. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 1 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 2026-06-12Data APIEditorial standards

A cargo aircraft piloted by John de Winton Tharp crashed near Arusha after the pilot attempted an emergency landing due to worsening weather. The sole occupant was killed in the post-crash fire.

Incident Overview and Flight Details John de Winton Tharp was operating a cargo flight from Mombasa to Nairobi when the aircraft encountered deteriorating weather conditions en route. The source does not specify the aircraft type, registration, date, or operator. As the weather worsened, the pilot decided to reduce altitude in an attempt to make an emergency landing. The aircraft subsequently struck a tree and crashed in flames approximately 8 km north of Arusha. The airplane was destroyed by a post-crash fire, and the sole occupant was killed. No further details regarding the cause of the accident are provided in the source.

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