TX238

Safety history

• April 5, 1955AccidentHull loss

  The crew was performing a local training sortie at Wildenrath AFB. On final approach, the twin engine aircraft collided with a RAF Sabre registered XB634 and carrying one pilot. Following the collision, both aircraft went out of control and crashed in a field located near the airbase. Both aircraft were destroyed and all three crew members were killed.

  Avro 652 Anson · 2 fatalities

  Both crews were considered as responsible for the accident as they failed to see each other and failed to adhere to approach procedures. Full accident record