Avro 685 York crash, Dec 23, 1946 (21 killed), Rio de Jan...
Avro 685 York accident on December 23, 1946 near Rio de Janeiro Rio de Janeiro, Brazil with 21 fatalities. Cause: Aircraft too low on approach in poor...
- Date: December 23, 1946
- Aircraft: Avro 685 York
- Location: Rio de Janeiro Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
- Fatalities: 21
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
- Cause: Aircraft too low on approach in poor weather and low visibility
A FAMA Avro York on a long distance scheduled service was descending toward Rio de Janeiro in poor weather with low visibility. It struck the slope of a mountain in Tijuca National Park while approaching from the southwest, and all 21 people on board were killed.