TX168 — 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

February 9, 1948Accident
On final approach to RAF Hendon, while performing a local training sortie, the aircraft stalled and hit several buildings located 1'100 yards short of the runway threshold. On impact, the aircraft nosed down and crashed on a trolleybus. Both pilots were killed while eight civilians seating in the trolleybus were seriously injured.
Avro 652 Anson · 2 fatalities
It appears that the crew completed the final approach with an engine voluntarily inoperative. Due to an insufficient approach speed, the aircraft stalled and crashed. Following this accident, training flights with engine shut down will be prohibited at RAF Hendon and will be operated at RAF Bassingbourn. Full accident record