On February 14, 1949, an Avro 652 Anson (registration VO-ABP) operated by Newfoundland Airways was involved in an aviation accident near Corner Brook, Canada during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 2 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
An aircraft made an emergency crash landing in Corner Brook after departing Deer Lake. All four occupants survived without injury, but the airframe was destroyed.
What happened
The incident occurred during a flight operating from Deer Lake to Corner Brook. Upon arrival at the destination, the aircraft experienced a failure that necessitated an emergency landing. The plane came down in a crash configuration within the Corner Brook area. Despite the severity of the impact, all four individuals on board were reported to be unhurt. However, the structural integrity of the airframe was compromised significantly, resulting in damage beyond repair.
Findings
The primary outcome of the event was the total loss of the aircraft due to the crash landing. While no specific mechanical or human factors are detailed in the available records, the result was a survivable accident with zero fatalities and zero injuries among the occupants.
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