Avro 685 York crash, Apr 13, 1954, Luqa
Avro 685 York accident on April 13, 1954 near Luqa, Malta with no fatalities. Cause: Pilot error: failure to throttle back and brake in time.
- Date: April 13, 1954
- Aircraft: Avro 685 York
- Location: Luqa, Malta
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
- Cause: Pilot error: failure to throttle back and brake in time
While taxiing at Luqa, the number four engine failed to start, and the captain increased speed to windmill it. When the engine caught, the pilot could not stop the York in time, and it left the taxiway, lost its undercarriage and came to rest against an embankment. All three crew were unhurt, and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.