Report on the accident to Boeing 737-236, G-BGJL, at Manchester Airport on 22 August 1985 (Air Accident Investigation Branch). Parry, Gareth, Tom Sharratt, and Harold Jackson. 54 killed as Boeing bursts into flames, Guardian. Friday 23 August 1985. – news report at the time of the accident. 1985 disasters in the United Kingdom 1985 in England Aviation accidents and incidents in England Aviation accidents and incidents in 1985 Accidents and incidents involving the Boeing 737 Original British Airtours accidents and incidents Aircraft fires Aviation accidents and incidents at Manchester Airport August 1985 events in the United Kingdom 1985 fires in the United Kingdom Airliner accidents and incidents in the United Kingdom Airliner accidents and incidents involving uncontained engine failure 1980s in Manchester