G-AHIG — routes, history & safety record

FlightFinder has no observed route profile for this registration. The documented safety events below are available independently of live flight tracking.

Safety history

August 6, 1955Accident
While overflying the Isle of Wight, enroute from Jersey to Blackbushe, the pilot encountered technical problems with both engines that lost power. He reduced his altitude and ditched the aircraft on the Solent, off Calshot. While the aircraft sank and was lost, all 11 occupants were quickly rescued by the crew of a yacht and then transferred to shore.
Avro 652 Anson
It was determined that both engines failed in-flight due to fuel exhaustion. It is believed that the pilot failed to prepare his flight properly and did not refuel at Jersey (Saint Peter) Airport. Full accident record