Avro 685 York

Operator:

Registration:

MW134

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Training

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Holmsley South - Holmsley South

MSN:

MW134

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1944

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On final approach to RAF Holmsley South, while performing a circular training mission, the aircraft went out of control and crashed on a hill short of runway. Three crew members were injured while the fourth occupant was killed. It appears the crew was performing an approach with one engine out when the loss of control occurred.

Ground accident of an Avro 685 York in Negombo

Date & Time: Dec 10, 1945

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Registration:

MW111

Flight Phase:

Taxiing

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Western Province (மேல் மாகாணம்)

MSN:

MW111

YOM:

1944

Location:

Negombo

Country:

Sri Lanka

Region:

Asia

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While taxiing for takeoff, an undercarriage collapsed. The aircraft sank on the ground and came to rest. There were no casualties but the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Probable cause:

Undercarriage collapsed.

Crash of an Avro 685 York C.1 in Colombo

Date & Time: Nov 3, 1945

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Registration:

MW120

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Western Province (மேல் மாகாணம்)

Schedule:

Northolt – Colombo

MSN:

MW120

YOM:

1944

Location:

Colombo-Ratmalana

Country:

Sri Lanka

Region:

Asia

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Upon touchdown, a landing gear collapsed. The aircraft skidded for several yards before coming to rest. There were no casualties but the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Crash of an Avro 685 York I in RAF Riccall

Date & Time: Oct 17, 1945

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MW161

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MW161

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1945

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During the takeoff roll, the crew heard a loud bang but continued the procedure. After rotation, the undercarriage were raised and the captain decided to return to RAF Ricall for a safe landing. As he was unable to lower the gear, he decided to perform a belly landing. On touchdown, the aircraft skidded for several yards before coming to rest. There were no casualties but the aircraft was considered as damaged beyond repair.

Probable cause:

A tyre burst during takeoff roll, damaging the undercarriage extension system. When the undercarriage were raised, the crew was unable to lower it again.

Crash of an Avro 685 York I in RAF Holmsley South

Date & Time: Jul 24, 1945

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Registration:

MW131

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Flight Type:

Training

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Holmsley South - Holmsley South

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MW131

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1944

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After touchdown at RAF Holmsley South, the four engine aircraft was unable to stop within the remaining distance, overran and came to rest. There were no casualties but the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Crash of an Avro 685 York I in RAF Holmsley South

Date & Time: Jul 16, 1945

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Registration:

MW176

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Training

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MW176

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1945

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On approach to RAF Holmsley South, the aircraft stalled and crashed in a field 1,5 mile short of runway. There were no casualties but the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Probable cause:

Two engines failed on approach due to fuel mismanagement.

Crash of an Avro 685 York C.1 in RAF Holmsley South

Date & Time: Jun 7, 1945

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MW166

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MW166

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1945

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Just after liftoff, while in initial climb, the aircraft stalled and hit the runway surface. The captain decided to increase power on all four engines and made a go around. After completing a circuit around the airport, the crew followed the landing procedure when on touchdown, all main undercarriage collapsed. The aircraft slid for several yards before coming to rest. There were no casualties but the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Probable cause:

While the reason for the stall remains unknown, the undercarriage failed to lock down during the circuit due to the impact that occurred at liftoff.

Crash of an Avro 685 York C.1 in Mauripur

Date & Time: Feb 8, 1945

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Registration:

MW118

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MW118

YOM:

1944

Location:

Mauripur AFB (Karachi)

Sindh (سنڌ سندھ)

Country:

Pakistan

Region:

Asia

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A tyre burst in flight, forcing the crew to complete a belly landing in Mauripur Airport, Karachi. While there were no casualties, the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Crash of an Avro 685 York I off Lampedusa: 15 killed

Date & Time: Feb 1, 1945 at 2034 LT

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Registration:

MW116

Flight Phase:

Flight

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