Avro 685 York crash, Jun 19, 1949, Wünsdorf AFB Brandenburg
Avro 685 York accident on June 19, 1949 near Wünsdorf AFB Brandenburg, Germany with no fatalities. Cause: Engine failure.
- Date: June 19, 1949
- Aircraft: Avro 685 York
- Location: Wünsdorf AFB Brandenburg, Germany
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: Takeoff and climb
- Cause: Engine failure
Shortly after takeoff from Wunsdorf for London, the Avro York G-ALBX lost its number four engine and then its number three engine while attempting to return. The captain made a forced landing in a field a few kilometres from the airport, and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.