Avro 685 York crash, Apr 21, 1949, Gütersloh North Rhine-...
Avro 685 York accident on April 21, 1949 near Gütersloh North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany with no fatalities. Cause: Left main gear collapse after tyre...
- Date: April 21, 1949
- Aircraft: Avro 685 York
- Location: Gütersloh North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
- Cause: Left main gear collapse after tyre burst
An RAF Avro York diverted to Gütersloh after its left main tyre burst shortly after takeoff from Wunstorf on 21 April 1949. The left main gear collapsed on landing and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair. All five crew were unhurt.