Crash of an Avro 679 Manchester I near Metheringham
Date & Time:
Jan 2, 1943
Operator:
Registration:
L7482
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Swinderby - Swinderby
Crew on board:
7
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
En route, the crew encountered severe icing conditions and the aircraft's performances were seriously reduced. The crew decided to abandon the aircraft end bailed out. While all seven crew members were found alive, the aircraft crashed in a field and was destroyed.
Probable cause:
Icing.
