N5067

We’re still collecting data for this aircraft. Routes appear once we’ve seen it fly enough times.

Safety history

  • June 16, 1940Accident

    While on a connection flight, the crew encountered poor weather conditions. The pilot did not realize he was flying too low when the aircraft hit telephone wires, stalled and crashed onto a hill, bursting into flames. All crew were seriously injured and the captain died three days later from injuries sustained. Crew (608th Squadron): Sgt Leslie Bertram Walpole, † P/O B. Duncan, Sgt O. Shepherd, AC1 George Edward Lumley. Probable cause (official findings): Poor judgment on part of the crew.

    Avro 652 Anson · 1 fatalities