Avro 679 Manchester crash, Sep 1, 1942, Wigsley AFB Notti...
Avro 679 Manchester accident on September 1, 1942 near Wigsley AFB Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom with no fatalities. Cause: An engine failed on...
- Date: September 1, 1942
- Aircraft: Avro 679 Manchester
- Location: Wigsley AFB Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
- Cause: An engine failed on approach and the aircraft stalled.
The RAF Avro Manchester L7298 stalled and crashed short of the runway threshold on approach to RAF Wigsley after an engine failure. All six crew were unhurt and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.