Avro 689 Tudor crash, Jan 27, 1959 (2 killed), Brindisi A...
Avro 689 Tudor accident on January 27, 1959 near Brindisi Apulia, Italy with 2 fatalities. Cause: Strong crosswinds and poor runway conditions during...
- Date: January 27, 1959
- Aircraft: Avro 689 Tudor
- Location: Brindisi Apulia, Italy
- Fatalities: 2
- Phase of flight: Takeoff and climb
- Cause: Strong crosswinds and poor runway conditions during the takeoff.
An Avro Super Trader IV, G-AGRG, crashed in flames while taking off from Brindisi on 27 January 1959. Strong crosswinds and poor runway conditions were the cause. Both pilots were killed.