Avro 679 Manchester crash, Jun 21, 1941 (2 killed), Waddi...
Avro 679 Manchester accident on June 21, 1941 near Waddington AFB Lincolnshire, United Kingdom with 2 fatalities. Cause: An engine failure shortly...
- Date: June 21, 1941
- Aircraft: Avro 679 Manchester
- Location: Waddington AFB Lincolnshire, United Kingdom
- Fatalities: 2
- Phase of flight: Takeoff and climb
- Cause: An engine failure shortly after takeoff led to loss of control.
An Avro Manchester of 207 Squadron crashed just beyond RAF Waddington after an engine failed during a test flight. Two of the three crew died, one on impact and one later from injuries.