Avro 685 York crash, Jul 15, 1959 (32 killed), Kuwait City
Avro 685 York accident on July 15, 1959 near Kuwait City, Kuwait with 32 fatalities.
- Date: July 15, 1959
- Aircraft: Avro 685 York
- Location: Kuwait City, Kuwait
- Fatalities: 32
- Phase of flight: Takeoff and climb
A Persian Air Services Avro 685 York stalled while climbing after takeoff from Kuwait City Airport and crashed in a desert area 6.5 km from the airfield. The aircraft was destroyed and all 32 occupants were killed.