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Twin-Engine Mail Aircraft Belly Landing After Icing-Related Engine Failure Near Brussels (G-AIXW)

Mons, BelgiumFlight

On April 26, 1950, an Avro 652 Anson (registration G-AIXW) operated by Transair UK was involved in an aviation accident near Mons, Belgium in flight. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The accident was caused by an engine failure resulting from flight in a highly icing atmosphere. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 5 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 twin-engine mail aircraft departed Brussels for Paris-Le Bourget, encountered icing at 4,000 ft, lost both engines, and made an emergency belly landing in a pasture, striking a house annex. Both crew were injured.

Departure and Initial Climb A twin-engine aircraft departed Brussels Airport at 1157 local time on a mail flight to Paris-Le Bourget. The aircraft carried two crew members and a load of newspapers. After takeoff, the crew climbed to 4,000 feet. ## Icing Encounter and Engine Failure Minutes later, after being cleared to climb to 6,000 feet, the crew encountered poor weather conditions. The aircraft entered clouds, and both engines lost power due to icing. ## Emergency Descent and Landing The pilot decided to return to Brussels and reduced altitude. At approximately 200 feet during descent, the pilot established visual contact with the ground and completed an emergency belly landing in a pasture. The aircraft slid for a few dozen metres before colliding with the annex of a house. ## Damage and Injuries The aircraft was damaged beyond repair. Both crew members were injured.

Probable cause

The accident was caused by an engine failure resulting from flight in a highly icing atmosphere.
Icing

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