Avro 685 York crash, Nov 10, 1948, Wünsdorf AFB Brandenburg
Avro 685 York accident on November 10, 1948 near Wünsdorf AFB Brandenburg, Germany with no fatalities. Cause: A speed indicator failure led the captain...
- Date: November 10, 1948
- Aircraft: Avro 685 York
- Location: Wünsdorf AFB Brandenburg, Germany
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: Takeoff and climb
- Cause: A speed indicator failure led the captain to abandon the takeoff.
An RAF Avro York, serial MW270, was on a flight from Wunsdorf to Northolt when a speed indicator failed during the takeoff roll. The captain abandoned the takeoff, and with insufficient runway left he raised the gear, so the aircraft slid on its belly. All four crew were unhurt and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.