Avro 685 York crash, Dec 14, 1948, Berlin-Gatow Berlin
Avro 685 York accident on December 14, 1948 near Berlin-Gatow Berlin, Germany with no fatalities. Cause: Strong crosswinds during the takeoff roll..
- Date: December 14, 1948
- Aircraft: Avro 685 York
- Location: Berlin-Gatow Berlin, Germany
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: Takeoff and climb
- Cause: Strong crosswinds during the takeoff roll.
An RAF Avro York cargo aircraft on a Berlin to Abingdon flight took off from Gatow in strong crosswinds and lost directional control during the takeoff roll. It veered off the runway and lost its undercarriage. All four crew were unhurt and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.