Avro 679 Manchester crash, Apr 4, 1943, Wigsley AFB Notti...
Avro 679 Manchester accident on April 4, 1943 near Wigsley AFB Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom with no fatalities.
- Date: April 4, 1943
- Aircraft: Avro 679 Manchester
- Location: Wigsley AFB Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
A Manchester landed at RAF Wigsley, went out of control, left the runway and came to rest in flames. All seven crew were unhurt, and the aircraft was destroyed.