We’re still collecting data for this aircraft. Routes appear once we’ve seen it fly enough times.
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. Probable cause (official findings): It appears that the crew completed the final approach with an engine voluntarily inoperative. Due to an insufficient approach spee
Avro 652 Anson · 2 fatalities