Avro 685 York crash, Feb 2, 1953 (39 killed), Atlantic Ocean
Avro 685 York accident on February 2, 1953 near Atlantic Ocean, World with 39 fatalities. Cause: The court of inquiry could not ascertain the cause and...
- Date: February 2, 1953
- Aircraft: Avro 685 York
- Location: Atlantic Ocean, World
- Fatalities: 39
- Phase of flight: En route
- Cause: The court of inquiry could not ascertain the cause and found no wrongful act or default.
The Skyways of London Avro York G-AHFA disappeared over the North Atlantic on 2 February 1953 while flying from Stansted to Jamaica via Lajes and Gander. All six crew and 33 passengers were lost and no trace of the aircraft was found.