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This article lists some of the aviation accidents and incidents in the
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from the 1940s to the 2010s.


1940s

* 1 January 1940, a
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, Handley Page Hampden Mk I (registration: P1260) crashed into Snaefell in bad wather during a training flight. Killing three of the four crew. * 1 October 1940,
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, Fairey Firefly (registration: L5671) crashed during a training flight, West of the Greenhills Estate near Hall Caine Airport,
Andreas Andreas ( el, Ἀνδρέας) is a name usually given to males in Austria, Greece, Cyprus, Denmark, Armenia, Estonia, Ethiopia, Eritrea, Finland, Flanders Flanders (, ; Dutch: ''Vlaanderen'' ) is the Flemish-speaking northern portion of B ...
, killing the two crew. * 7 December 1940,
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Westland Wallace The Westland Wallace was a British two-seat, general-purpose biplane of the Royal Air Force, developed by Westland as a follow-on to their successful Wapiti. As the last of the interwar general purpose biplanes, it was used by a number of frontl ...
(registration: K6073) was forced to ditched into the
Irish Sea The Irish Sea or , gv, Y Keayn Yernagh, sco, Erse Sie, gd, Muir Èireann , Ulster-Scots: ''Airish Sea'', cy, Môr Iwerddon . is an extensive body of water that separates the islands of Ireland and Great Britain. It is linked to the Ce ...
off
Langness Peninsula Langness ( gv, Langlish) is a peninsula which protrudes two kilometres at the southern extremity of the Isle of Man. Signifying a cape or extended promontory, ''Langness'' literally means "long promontory" in Old Norse. Formerly an island, Lang ...
following engine failure. Killing one of the two on board. * 2 May 1941,
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, Blackburn Botha (registration: L6326) was forced to ditched into the
Irish Sea The Irish Sea or , gv, Y Keayn Yernagh, sco, Erse Sie, gd, Muir Èireann , Ulster-Scots: ''Airish Sea'', cy, Môr Iwerddon . is an extensive body of water that separates the islands of Ireland and Great Britain. It is linked to the Ce ...
following engine failure during training. The aircraft came down NorthEast of Carrick Rock near
Port St Mary Port St Mary ( gv, Purt le Moirrey or ''Purt-noo-Moirrey'') is a village district in the south-west of the Isle of Man. The village takes its name from the former Chapel of St Mary ( gv, Keeill Moirrey) which is thought to have overlooked Chap ...
. All four crew on board died. * 9 September 1941,
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, Lockheed Hudson (registration: N7337) crashed into the side of
North Barrule North Barrule ( gv, Baarool Twoaie ; on, varŏa-fjall, lookout or cairn mountain) is the second highest peak in the Isle of Man at . From the summit the northern plain of the Isle of Man can be viewed along with the coastlines of Ireland, Cumbr ...
in bad weather, killing all our crew on board. * 5 December 1941,
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Supermarine Spitfire The Supermarine Spitfire is a British single-seat fighter aircraft used by the Royal Air Force and other Allied countries before, during, and after World War II. Many variants of the Spitfire were built, from the Mk 1 to the Rolls-Royce Grif ...
(registration: P7502) when into a nose dive and crashed into Vonby Farm near Ramsey, killing the pilot. * 9 February 1942,
Royal Air Force The Royal Air Force (RAF) is the United Kingdom's air and space force. It was formed towards the end of the First World War on 1 April 1918, becoming the first independent air force in the world, by regrouping the Royal Flying Corps (RFC) and ...
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Supermarine Spitfire The Supermarine Spitfire is a British single-seat fighter aircraft used by the Royal Air Force and other Allied countries before, during, and after World War II. Many variants of the Spitfire were built, from the Mk 1 to the Rolls-Royce Grif ...
(registration: P8576) crashed into the
Irish Sea The Irish Sea or , gv, Y Keayn Yernagh, sco, Erse Sie, gd, Muir Èireann , Ulster-Scots: ''Airish Sea'', cy, Môr Iwerddon . is an extensive body of water that separates the islands of Ireland and Great Britain. It is linked to the Ce ...
North of the Isle of Man, killing the pilot. * 12 March 1942,
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, Blackburn Botha (registration: L6314) crashed into sea cliffs in
Port Erin Port Erin ( gv, Purt Çhiarn, meaning ''lord's port'') is a seaside village in the south-west of the Isle of Man, in the historic parish of Rushen. It was previously a seaside resort before the decline of the tourist trade. Administratively it ...
while in bad weather, killing all four crew. * 15 June 1942, Two
Royal Air Force The Royal Air Force (RAF) is the United Kingdom's air and space force. It was formed towards the end of the First World War on 1 April 1918, becoming the first independent air force in the world, by regrouping the Royal Flying Corps (RFC) and ...
, Bristol Blenheim (registration: K7084 & Z6191) collided in mid air & crash near
Jurby Jurby ( on, djúra-bý – deer settlement - animal park) () is one of the seventeen parishes of the Isle of Man. It is located in the north-west of the island (part of the traditional ''North Side'' division) in the sheading of Michael. Local ...
, killing five crews. * 4 August 1942,
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, Blackburn Botha (registration: L6314) crashed landed near RAF Andreas 2 miles North of Ramsey after one of the engines failed, killing the two crew. * 21 September 1942,
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, Lockheed Hudson (registration: AM608) crashed into Slieau Freoaghane killing all six crew. * 30 December 1943,
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Avro Anson The Avro Anson is a British twin-engined, multi-role aircraft built by the aircraft manufacturer Avro. Large numbers of the type served in a variety of roles for the Royal Air Force (RAF), Fleet Air Arm (FAA), Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) a ...
(registration: N5026) crashed into a hillside 1.5 miles North of
Port Soderick Port Soderick ( glv, Purt Soderick) is a small hamlet to the south of Douglas, capital of the Isle of Man, once famed for its pleasure grounds and beach. In latter years there have been various attempts to rejuvenate the area, all of which have b ...
due to engine failure, killing all five crew. * 13 June 1944,
Royal Air Force The Royal Air Force (RAF) is the United Kingdom's air and space force. It was formed towards the end of the First World War on 1 April 1918, becoming the first independent air force in the world, by regrouping the Royal Flying Corps (RFC) and ...
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Avro Anson The Avro Anson is a British twin-engined, multi-role aircraft built by the aircraft manufacturer Avro. Large numbers of the type served in a variety of roles for the Royal Air Force (RAF), Fleet Air Arm (FAA), Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) a ...
(registration: EG233) crashed into the side of
North Barrule North Barrule ( gv, Baarool Twoaie ; on, varŏa-fjall, lookout or cairn mountain) is the second highest peak in the Isle of Man at . From the summit the northern plain of the Isle of Man can be viewed along with the coastlines of Ireland, Cumbr ...
during a night navigational exercise, killing all five crew. * 4 July 1944,
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, Martin B-26 Marauder (registration: 41-35791) crashed into
Cronk ny Arrey Laa Cronk ny Arrey Laa is a hill in the south west of the Isle of Man. It may be confused with a hill of a similar name in the parish of Jurby, further north along the west coast of the island. At it is the second highest hill in this part of the is ...
, killing eight of the ten on board. * 13 November 1944,
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Avro Anson The Avro Anson is a British twin-engined, multi-role aircraft built by the aircraft manufacturer Avro. Large numbers of the type served in a variety of roles for the Royal Air Force (RAF), Fleet Air Arm (FAA), Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) a ...
(registration: AX177) crashed into
Cronk ny Arrey Laa Cronk ny Arrey Laa is a hill in the south west of the Isle of Man. It may be confused with a hill of a similar name in the parish of Jurby, further north along the west coast of the island. At it is the second highest hill in this part of the is ...
, killing all five crew. * 14 April 1945,
United States Army Air Forces The United States Army Air Forces (USAAF or AAF) was the major land-based aerial warfare service component of the United States Army and ''de facto'' aerial warfare service branch of the United States during and immediately after World War II ...
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Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress The Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress is a four-engined heavy bomber developed in the 1930s for the United States Army Air Corps (USAAC). Relatively fast and high-flying for a bomber of its era, the B-17 was used primarily in the European Theater ...
(registration: 42-37840) crashed into a hillside near
Port St Mary Port St Mary ( gv, Purt le Moirrey or ''Purt-noo-Moirrey'') is a village district in the south-west of the Isle of Man. The village takes its name from the former Chapel of St Mary ( gv, Keeill Moirrey) which is thought to have overlooked Chap ...
in bad weather while en-route from RAF Thurleigh to
RAF Langford Lodge Royal Air Force Langford Lodge or more simply RAF Langford Lodge is a former Royal Air Force station near Belfast, Northern Ireland. Today the airfield is owned by RLC (UK) a subsidiary of RLC Engineering Group which is headquartered in the Isl ...
, killing all 11 crew. * 23 April 1945,
United States Army Air Forces The United States Army Air Forces (USAAF or AAF) was the major land-based aerial warfare service component of the United States Army and ''de facto'' aerial warfare service branch of the United States during and immediately after World War II ...
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Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress The Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress is a four-engined heavy bomber developed in the 1930s for the United States Army Air Corps (USAAC). Relatively fast and high-flying for a bomber of its era, the B-17 was used primarily in the European Theater ...
(registration: 43-38856) crashed into
North Barrule North Barrule ( gv, Baarool Twoaie ; on, varŏa-fjall, lookout or cairn mountain) is the second highest peak in the Isle of Man at . From the summit the northern plain of the Isle of Man can be viewed along with the coastlines of Ireland, Cumbr ...
, killing all 31 passengers & crew. The accident is the deadliest aviation accident to have occurred in the Isle of Man. * 3 January 1946
Royal Air Force The Royal Air Force (RAF) is the United Kingdom's air and space force. It was formed towards the end of the First World War on 1 April 1918, becoming the first independent air force in the world, by regrouping the Royal Flying Corps (RFC) and ...
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Avro Anson The Avro Anson is a British twin-engined, multi-role aircraft built by the aircraft manufacturer Avro. Large numbers of the type served in a variety of roles for the Royal Air Force (RAF), Fleet Air Arm (FAA), Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) a ...
(registration: MG445) crashed into a hillside near
Laxey Laxey ( gv, Laksaa) is a village on the east coast of the Isle of Man. Its name derives from the Old Norse ''Laxa'' meaning 'Salmon River'. Its key distinguishing features are its three working vintage railways and the largest working waterwhee ...
, killing all four crew. * 2 July 1946,
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Avro Anson The Avro Anson is a British twin-engined, multi-role aircraft built by the aircraft manufacturer Avro. Large numbers of the type served in a variety of roles for the Royal Air Force (RAF), Fleet Air Arm (FAA), Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) a ...
(registration: MG437) was searching for a Wellington bomber (LP764) which went missing in the Irish Sea the day before. The Anson hit a fishing boat mast and crashed into the Irish Sea 8 miles Southwest of Calf of Man, killing all five crew. * 10 June 1948, Hargreaves Airways De Havilland Dragon Rapide (registration: G-AIUI) crashed into
Cronk ny Arrey Laa Cronk ny Arrey Laa is a hill in the south west of the Isle of Man. It may be confused with a hill of a similar name in the parish of Jurby, further north along the west coast of the island. At it is the second highest hill in this part of the is ...
. Six of the nine people on board were killed. The aircraft was operating a scheduled passenger flight from Speke to Ronaldsway. * 28 September 1948, World Air Freight Ltd,
Handley Page Halifax The Handley Page Halifax is a British Royal Air Force (RAF) four-engined heavy bomber of the Second World War. It was developed by Handley Page to the same specification as the contemporary twin-engine Avro Manchester. The Halifax has its or ...
(registration: G-AJNZ) was operating a cargo flight from Belfast Nutts Corner to
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. The aircraft crashed into
Cronk ny Arrey Laa Cronk ny Arrey Laa is a hill in the south west of the Isle of Man. It may be confused with a hill of a similar name in the parish of Jurby, further north along the west coast of the island. At it is the second highest hill in this part of the is ...
, killing all four crew.


1950s

* 10 July 1951, Air Navigation and Trading Company de Havilland Dragon Rapide G-ALXJ crashed into the sea off
Laxey Laxey ( gv, Laksaa) is a village on the east coast of the Isle of Man. Its name derives from the Old Norse ''Laxa'' meaning 'Salmon River'. Its key distinguishing features are its three working vintage railways and the largest working waterwhee ...
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, killing the pilot. The aircraft was operating a scheduled cargo flight from
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, Lancashire to
RAF Jurby Royal Air Force Station Jurby or more simply RAF Jurby is a former Royal Air Force station built in the north west of the Isle of Man. It was opened in 1939 on of land acquired by the Air Ministry in 1937, under the control of No. 29 Group, ...
instead of its normal destination of Ronaldsway Airport, which was fogbound. * 6 September 1953,
Royal Air Force The Royal Air Force (RAF) is the United Kingdom's air and space force. It was formed towards the end of the First World War on 1 April 1918, becoming the first independent air force in the world, by regrouping the Royal Flying Corps (RFC) and ...
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Avro Anson The Avro Anson is a British twin-engined, multi-role aircraft built by the aircraft manufacturer Avro. Large numbers of the type served in a variety of roles for the Royal Air Force (RAF), Fleet Air Arm (FAA), Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) a ...
(registration: VM418) crashed into the Clagh Ouyr near
Laxey Laxey ( gv, Laksaa) is a village on the east coast of the Isle of Man. Its name derives from the Old Norse ''Laxa'' meaning 'Salmon River'. Its key distinguishing features are its three working vintage railways and the largest working waterwhee ...
in bad weather, killing all four crew. * 22 February 1954,
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, Airspeed Oxford (registration: NM576) was on a flight from Belfast Nutts Corner to
RAF Lichfield Royal Air Force Station Lichfield also known as Fradley Aerodrome, was an operational training station from 1940 until 1958. It was situated in Fradley, north east of Lichfield, Staffordshire, England. The airfield was the busiest airfield in St ...
. While en-route one of the aircraft's engines failed and the pilots requested to divert to Ronaldsway Airport. Shortly after the aircraft crashed into the Irish Sea Northest of
Maughold Maughold (also known as Macaille, Maccaldus, Machalus, Machaoi, Machella, Maghor, Mawgan, Maccul, Macc Cuill; died c. 488 AD) is venerated as the patron saint of the Isle of Man. Tradition states that he was an Irish prince and captain of a ban ...
, killing all four crew. A search for the aircraft failed to find the wreckage.


1960s

* 20 February 1961,
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Avro Anson The Avro Anson is a British twin-engined, multi-role aircraft built by the aircraft manufacturer Avro. Large numbers of the type served in a variety of roles for the Royal Air Force (RAF), Fleet Air Arm (FAA), Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) a ...
(registration: VL312) crashed into a hillside near North Barrule, killing all six crew. * 15 September 1969,
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(registration: G-AWBO) crashed 1/2 mile East of Mount Karrin near
Ballaugh Ballaugh ( ; , ) is a small village on the Isle of Man in the parish of Ballaugh (parish), the same name, in the sheading of Michael (parish), Michael. It is the only village in the parish. The parish adjoins Jurby to the north, Lezayre to the e ...
, killing the pilot.


1970s

* 20 January 1972 ,
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Blackburn Buccaneer The Blackburn Buccaneer is a British carrier-capable attack aircraft designed in the 1950s for the Royal Navy (RN). Designed and initially produced by Blackburn Aircraft at Brough, it was later officially known as the Hawker Siddeley Buccanee ...
(registration: XW539) crashed into Irish Sea off the coast of the Isle of Man, killing the two crew.


1980s

* 24 June 1983,
Royal Air Force The Royal Air Force (RAF) is the United Kingdom's air and space force. It was formed towards the end of the First World War on 1 April 1918, becoming the first independent air force in the world, by regrouping the Royal Flying Corps (RFC) and ...
, British Aerospace Hawk T. Mk.1 (registration: XX166) was on a low flying training flight from RAF Valley to RAF Lossiemouth. The aircraft crashed into Clagh Ouyr, killing the two crew.


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