Avro 679 Manchester crash, Jan 2, 1943, Metheringham Linc...
Avro 679 Manchester accident on January 2, 1943 near Metheringham Lincolnshire, United Kingdom with no fatalities. Cause: Severe icing seriously...
- Date: January 2, 1943
- Aircraft: Avro 679 Manchester
- Location: Metheringham Lincolnshire, United Kingdom
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: En route
- Cause: Severe icing seriously reduced the aircraft's performance.
An Avro Manchester flying from RAF Swinderby on 2 January 1943 was affected by severe icing, which seriously reduced its performance. The crew bailed out, and all seven were found alive while the aircraft crashed in a field and was destroyed.