Crash of a Douglas C-47A-5-DK near Mossley: 24 killed

Date & Time: Aug 19, 1949 at 1159 LT
Type of aircraft:
Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3)
Operator:
Registration:
G-AHCY
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Mountains
Schedule:
Belfast – Manchester
MSN:
12355
YOM:
1944
Location:
Mossley
Great Manchester
Country:
United Kingdom
Region:
Europe
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
29
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
24
Circumstances:
The crew left Belfast-Nutts Corner Airport at 1058LT and started the approach to Manchester-Ringway Airport from the northeast in marginal weather conditions. While descending at an altitude of 1,350 feet in low visibility, the aircraft hit the slope of a mountain (1,400 feet high) located in the Pennines mountain range, about two miles east of Mossley. The aircraft hit the slope less than 50 feet below the summit and was destroyed by impact forces. All three crew members and 21 passengers were killed while eight passengers were seriously injured.
Probable cause:
The cause of the accident was an error in navigation, incorrect approach procedure and failure to check the position of the aircraft accurately before the descent from a safe height.

Crash of a Douglas C-47A-25-DK Dakota III in Manchester

Date & Time: Aug 31, 1946
Type of aircraft:
Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3)
Operator:
Registration:
KG665
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
13482
YOM:
1944
Location:
Manchester
Great Manchester
Country:
United Kingdom
Region:
Europe
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Crashed shortly after takeoff from Manchester-Ringway Airport. There were no casualties but the aircraft was destroyed.

Crash of a Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress near Grenier Field AFB: 3 killed

Date & Time: Aug 24, 1945
Type of aircraft:
Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress
Operator:
Registration:
44-83579
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
32220
Location:
Manchester
New Hampshire
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
5
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
3
Circumstances:
On approach to Grenier Field AFB, Manchester, the crew was hampered by poor visibility caused by night and low clouds. The aircraft crashed in a dense wood area located three miles south of the airport. Three crew members including Sgt Earl K. Allen. Two others survived, F/O William J. Anderson and Sgt Charles R. Jones.

Crash of a Consolidated B-24L-10-FO Liberator in Nottingham: 9 killed

Date & Time: Nov 29, 1944 at 0930 LT
Type of aircraft:
Consolidated B-24 Liberator
Operator:
Registration:
44-49669
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
No
Site:
Plain, Valley
Schedule:
Manchester – Gander
MSN:
4524
Location:
Nottingham
New Hampshire
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
9
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
9
Circumstances:
Few minutes after take off from Grenier Field AFB in Manchester, en route to Gander, the aircraft went out of control, nosed down and crashed in the Pawtuckaway State Forest in Nottingham, some 16 miles northeast of Manchester. All nine crew members were killed.
Crew:
Cpl Robert Hunter Wells,
2nd Lt Paul E. Hackstock,
2nd Lt Wilbur C. Stephensen,
F/O Russell L. Jones,
Cpl Calvin R. Rickenbach,
Cpl Thomas L. McDougall,
Cpl William L. Swarmer Jr.,
Cpl Preston K. Smith,
Cpl Kenneth J. Young.
Probable cause:
It appears the loss of control occurred when a tail surface hinge failed.

Crash of an Avro 652 Anson I in Manchester

Date & Time: May 25, 1944
Type of aircraft:
Avro 652 Anson
Operator:
Registration:
K6176
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Leuchars - Manchester
Location:
Manchester
Great Manchester
Country:
United Kingdom
Region:
Europe
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Crashed on landing for unknown reason. No casualties.

Crash of a Consolidated B-24D-CO Liberator III in Manchester

Date & Time: Mar 7, 1943
Type of aircraft:
Consolidated B-24 Liberator
Operator:
Registration:
FK218
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
52
YOM:
1941
Location:
Manchester
Great Manchester
Country:
United Kingdom
Region:
Europe
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
On landing at Manchester-Ringway Airport, the aircraft was unable to stop within the remaining distance, overrun and came to rest in a field. While there were no casualties, the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Crash of a Douglas A-20A Havoc in Grenier Field AFB

Date & Time: Jul 25, 1942
Type of aircraft:
Douglas A-20 Havoc/DB-7 Boston
Operator:
Registration:
40-108
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Training
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Manchester - Manchester
Location:
Manchester
New Hampshire
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The crew was performing a circular training mission at Grenier Field AFB, Manchester. In flight, an engine failed and the crew was forced to attempt an emergency landing. The aircraft crash landed at Intervale Country Club. Both occupants were unhurt while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Crew:
Lt Dick Thompson,
Lt Albert Grandmaison.
Probable cause:
Engine failure.

Crash of an Avro 683 Lancaster I in Manchester

Date & Time: May 1, 1942
Type of aircraft:
Avro 683 Lancaster
Operator:
Registration:
L7529
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Training
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Location:
Manchester
Great Manchester
Country:
United Kingdom
Region:
Europe
Crew on board:
7
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Shortly after take off from Manchester-Ringway Airport, while in initial climb, the crew lost control of the aircraft that stalled and crashed while towing a glider. The aircraft was damaged beyond repair and all 7 crew members were uninjured.

Crash of an Avro 652 Anson I in Manchester

Date & Time: Dec 8, 1940
Type of aircraft:
Avro 652 Anson
Operator:
Registration:
N5232
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Detling - Manchester
Location:
Manchester
Great Manchester
Country:
United Kingdom
Region:
Europe
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
On final approach to Manchester-Ringway Airport, the twin engine aircraft crashed short of runway and was wrecked. Both pilots from the 500th Squadron were injured.

Crash of a De Havilland DH.80 Puss Moth near Bolton

Date & Time: Nov 15, 1935
Type of aircraft:
De Havilland DH.80 Puss Moth
Operator:
Air Taxis
Registration:
G-AAYD
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Cargo
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Plain, Valley
Schedule:
Manchester – Douglas
MSN:
2036
YOM:
1930
Location:
Bolton
Great Manchester
Country:
United Kingdom
Region:
Europe
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The pilot was performing a cargo flight from Manchester to Douglas, Isle of Man, with a load of newspapers on board. After takeoff from Manchester-Barton Airport, he was forced to attempt an emergency landing for unknown reason. The aircraft came to rest in a field in Crawthorne, near Bolton. While the single engine aircraft was damaged beyond repair, the pilot was unhurt.
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