R9653 — 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

April 17, 1941Accident
The crew was engaged in a training exercise out from RAF Upper Heyford. Just after liftoff, the twin engine airplane was hit by an RAF Handley Page Hampden that was also taking off. The Anson went out of control and crashed near the airfield while the Hampden landed safely and was repaired. Crew: Sgt R. W Baxter, pilot +3.
Avro 652 Anson
It was reported that the pilot of the Hampden, who was giving instruction to a trainee, admitted that he failed to see the Anson. Full accident record