Avro 685 York crash, Oct 6, 1946 (21 killed), Malacca Strait
Avro 685 York accident on October 6, 1946 near Malacca Strait, World with 21 fatalities.
- Date: October 6, 1946
- Aircraft: Avro 685 York
- Location: Malacca Strait, World
- Fatalities: 21
- Phase of flight: En route
An RAF Avro York flying from Northolt to Singapore disappeared over the Malacca Strait on 6 October 1946. It went out of control in poor weather and crashed into the sea about 100 miles west of Penang. Only a few pieces of wreckage were found and all 21 occupants were presumed dead.