Avro 685 York crash, Jul 25, 1947, London-Heathrow London...
Avro 685 York accident on July 25, 1947 near London-Heathrow London Metropolis, United Kingdom with no fatalities. Cause: Broken brake cable.
- Date: July 25, 1947
- Aircraft: Avro 685 York
- Location: London-Heathrow London Metropolis, United Kingdom
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
- Cause: Broken brake cable
An Avro York operated as a non scheduled charter from Berlin landed at London Heathrow on 25 July 1947 and could not stop because of brake trouble. It overran the runway and came to rest after crossing a river. All 24 occupants got out safely with four slight injuries, and the aircraft was written off.