Avro 685 York crash, Nov 20, 1946 (6 killed), Helwan Cairo
Avro 685 York accident on November 20, 1946 near Helwan Cairo, Egypt with 6 fatalities. Cause: Too low on final approach in poor visibility.
- Date: November 20, 1946
- Aircraft: Avro 685 York
- Location: Helwan Cairo, Egypt
- Fatalities: 6
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
- Cause: Too low on final approach in poor visibility
An RAF Avro York C.1 MW205 on final approach to Helwan Airfield near Cairo flew too low in poor visibility, struck a hill slope and crashed a few kilometres short of the runway. All six crew on board were killed.