Avro 679 Manchester crash, Feb 10, 1942 (1 killed), Bawtr...
Avro 679 Manchester accident on February 10, 1942 near Bawtry South Yorkshire, United Kingdom with 1 fatality. Cause: The pilot did not recognise the...
- Date: February 10, 1942
- Aircraft: Avro 679 Manchester
- Location: Bawtry South Yorkshire, United Kingdom
- Fatalities: 1
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
- Cause: The pilot did not recognise the failed starboard engine or feather it, and the investigation found his inexperience was the cause.
A Manchester of No. 25 Operational Training Unit lost power in one engine after takeoff from RAF Finningley. The aircraft swung to starboard, stalled and crashed about 1.5 miles north of Bawtry. Air gunner Sgt Frederick King was killed and the pilot was injured.