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Shortly after takeoff from RAF Bircham Newton, while climbing, the twin engine aircraft stalled and crashed near the runway end. A crew member was killed while both other occupants were injured. Crew: P/O Peter White, pilot, † S/L William Michael M. Hurley, pilot, AC1 Reginald Kenneth Birtwistle. Probable cause (official findings): The takeoff procedure was completed with the control systems locked. Modifications to locking bars were recommended by the Court of inquiry following this accident.
Avro 652 Anson · 1 fatalities