Avro 685 York

Operator:

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MW238

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Cargo

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Berlin – Northolt

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MW238

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1946

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During the takeoff roll completed in strong cross winds, the aircraft lost directional control, veered off runway, lost its tail wheel and came to rest. All four crew members were unhurt while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Crash of an Avro 685 York C.1 in Berlin

Date & Time: Dec 2, 1948

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MW246

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Cargo

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Northolt – Berlin

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MW246

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1946

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For unknown reason, the crew landed with an excessive speed. After touchdown, the aircraft was unable to stop within the remaining distance, overran, lost its undercarriage and came to a halt. There were no casualties.

Crash of an Avro 685 York C.1 in Wünsdorf AFB

Date & Time: Nov 10, 1948

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MW270

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Wünsdorf – Northolt

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MW270

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1946

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During the takeoff roll, a speed indicator failed. The captain decided to abandon the takeoff maneuver and started an emergency brake procedure. As the distance within the end of the runway was insufficient, he raised the gear. The aircraft sank on its belly and slid for several yards before coming to rest. While all four crew members were unhurt, the aircraft was considered as damaged beyond repair.

Crash of an Avro 685 York C.1 in Berlin

Date & Time: Oct 10, 1948

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Registration:

MW305

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Cargo

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SET34

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1946

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For unknown reason, the four engine aircraft landed long. After touchdown, the pilot in command realized he would be unable to stop the aircraft within the remaining distance so he raised the undercarriage. The aircraft sank on its belly and slid for several yards before coming to rest. While the aircraft was damaged beyond repair, all four crew members were unhurt.

Crash of an Avro 685 York C.1 in Wünsdorf AFB

Date & Time: Sep 23, 1948

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MW245

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Wünsdorf – Northolt

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MW245

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1946

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During the takeoff roll, the aircraft suffered severe vibrations with the ailerons and the captain decided to abort the takeoff procedure. He realized that it would not be possible to stop the aircraft within the runway end, so he raised the undercarriage and the aircraft sank on its belly. It then slid for several yards, overran and came to rest against an earth mound. All four crew members were unhurt while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Probable cause:

The exact cause of the accident remains unknown but it was reported that a maintenance was made on the aircraft shortly before the accident. It is understood that some mechanics failed to follow some maintenance procedures and that certain parts were not original, which was considered as a contributory factor.

Crash of an Avro 685 York C.1 in Wünsdorf AFB: 5 killed

Date & Time: Sep 19, 1948

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MW288

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Wünsdorf – Lyneham

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SET26

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1946

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Shortly after liftoff, while in initial climb, the engine number one failed. The pilot tried to maintain a control of the aircraft in order to avoid buildings ahead but once the altitude of 300 feet was reached, the aircraft banked left, stalled and crashed in a huge explosion. All five crew members were killed.

Probable cause:

Failure of the engine number one caused by the failure of the eight spark plug's cap that were not from origin.

Crash of an Avro 685 York C.1 in RAF Desford

Date & Time: Aug 11, 1948

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MW259

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MW259

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1946

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En route, the crew informed ATC that the engine number four failed. He received the permission to divert to RAF Desford to attempt an emergency landing. To lower the risk of fire, the crew decided to shut down the engine number three and feathered the propeller as well. Due to a loss of speed, the aircraft was unable to maintain a safe altitude. During the last segment, the aircraft stalled and hit violently the runway surface. On impact, the aircraft broke in two and came to rest in flames. All four crew members were evacuated safely while the aircraft was destroyed.

Probable cause:

Failure of the engine number four in flight. The exact cause of the failure remains unknown.

Crash of an Avro 685 York C.1 in RAF Abingdon

Date & Time: Jul 27, 1948

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MW311

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MW311

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1946

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During the takeoff roll, the four engine aircraft went out of control, veered off runway, lost its undercarriage and came to rest. There were no casualties but the aircraft was written off.

Crash of an Avro 685 York C.1 in Northwood: 7 killed

Date & Time: Jul 4, 1948 at 1503 LT

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MW248

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