Avro 679 Manchester crash, Aug 30, 1942, Wigsley AFB Nott...
Avro 679 Manchester accident on August 30, 1942 near Wigsley AFB Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom with no fatalities.
- Date: August 30, 1942
- Aircraft: Avro 679 Manchester
- Location: Wigsley AFB Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
The RAF Avro Manchester L7416 skidded along the runway after landing at RAF Wigsley and collided with trees. All occupants escaped uninjured and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.