Avro 685 York crash, May 28, 1946, Stradishall AFB Suffolk
Avro 685 York accident on May 28, 1946 near Stradishall AFB Suffolk, United Kingdom with no fatalities. Cause: Incorrect assembly of braking system by...
- Date: May 28, 1946
- Aircraft: Avro 685 York
- Location: Stradishall AFB Suffolk, United Kingdom
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
- Cause: Incorrect assembly of braking system by technicians
The York failed to stop after landing, overran the runway, lost its undercarriage and slid into a ditch. All five crew from 51 Squadron were slightly injured, and the aircraft was written off.