No fatalities

Twin-engine aircraft crash on final approach at Manchester-Ringway Airport (N5232)

Manchester, United KingdomLanding (descent or approach)

On December 8, 1940, an Avro 652 Anson (registration N5232) operated by Royal Air Force - RAF was involved in an aviation accident near Manchester, United Kingdom during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 2026-08-04Data APIEditorial standards

A twin-engine aircraft operated by the 500th Squadron crashed short of the runway during final approach to Manchester-Ringway Airport, resulting in injuries to both pilots.

What happened

During a final approach to Manchester-Ringway Airport, a twin-engine aircraft failed to reach the runway threshold. The aircraft impacted the ground short of the landing strip and was destroyed in the accident. Both members of the crew, who were serving with the 500th Squadron, sustained injuries as a result of the impact.

Findings

The available records do not specify technical failures or environmental conditions contributing to the event. The incident is documented primarily by the outcome: the total loss of the airframe and the injury of the flight crew.