Avro 685 York crash, Feb 18, 1956 (50 killed), Luqa
Avro 685 York accident on February 18, 1956 near Luqa, Malta with 50 fatalities. Cause: Pilot error.
- Date: February 18, 1956
- Aircraft: Avro 685 York
- Location: Luqa, Malta
- Fatalities: 50
- Phase of flight: Takeoff and climb
- Cause: Pilot error
A Scottish Airlines Avro York on a trooping charter from Luqa to London Stansted crashed on cliffs near Zurrieq shortly after takeoff on 18 February 1956. A fire on the No. 1 engine developed, and the aircraft stalled and dived into the ground. All 50 people on board, 45 passengers and 5 crew, were killed.