Avro 685 York crash, Nov 3, 1946, New Delhi-Palam Nationa...
Avro 685 York accident on November 3, 1946 near New Delhi-Palam National Capital Territory of Delhi, India with no fatalities. Cause: Undercarriage...
- Date: November 3, 1946
- Aircraft: Avro 685 York
- Location: New Delhi-Palam National Capital Territory of Delhi, India
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
- Cause: Undercarriage raised prematurely during takeoff
An RAF Avro York MW225 on a flight from New Delhi to Northolt had its undercarriage raised early during the takeoff roll. The crew flew a turn back and landed a few minutes later, but the damaged undercarriage failed on touchdown and the aircraft settled onto its belly. No one was injured, and the aircraft was written off.