Some of the fracture was in areas where no cracking had been seen at the time of the repair, and the fracture edges were severely damaged during the failure and the ensuing fire. By 7.30 am all left alive were off the plane, and firemen searched the burned-out wreckage for bodies. This Saturdays memorial will be hard for all the families. The memorial, five-metre high wooden stakes inscribed with the names of those whose lives were lost, was unveiled at a service at Manchester Airport on the anniversary. She said, 'Your Georges plane has crashed, it has just been on the radio'.". He said the pilot, Captain Peter Terrington, who survived was in radio communication with the control tower throughout and tapes of the conversation would be handed to the Accident Investigation Branch of the Department of Trade. The windows began to break and black toxic fumes were coming into the cabin at the back.. The name of one victim is not. "[1]:170, The AAIB listed the following as major contributory factors:[1]:170, Records showed the engine in question, a Pratt & Whitney JT8D-15, had experienced previous cracks to the No. Among them were teenage sweethearts Norma Smith, 18, and George Gill, 19. BURDETTE, Cpl. manchester air crash 1985 victims list The black box had been rescued. VICTIMS OF THE AIRLINE CRASH IN NEWFOUNDLAND - New York Times Alex Cruz, British Airways CEO and chairman, said: Once again our thoughts are very much with the families and friends of all those who died in this tragic event 33 years ago. It left three children orphaned and a family without roots. The plane, bound for Corfu, was travelling down the runway when the port engine exploded and debris punctured the wing and a fuel tank. David C., Pontotoc, Miss. There was orange and red fire, all streaming backwards. I was at school aged 9, when my class mate Andrew Whites parents were killed in this crash. Hardcore coronation fans already camped outside Buckingham Palace, HMV to reopen original flagship store after four year closure, Mller recall Cadbury desserts because of Listeria contamination, Nurses strike continues: Major disruption for NHS services in England, Additional flight to evacuate Britons from Sudan today, Ryanair cancels 220 flights over May 1 bank holiday due to strikes. Sweethearts George Gill, 18 and his girlfriend Norma Smith, 17, who were killed in the crash, Douglas Gill, 73, from Shaw, lost his brother. The others didnt. manchester air crash 1985 victims list - sarvansh.com "[1]:170, The AAIB concluded, "the major cause of the fatalities was rapid incapacitation due to the inhalation of the dense toxic/irritant smoke atmosphere within the cabin, aggravated by evacuation delays caused by a forward right door malfunction and restricted access to the exits.