Incident Overview
Date: Wednesday 10 November 1948
Aircraft Type: Avro 685 York C.1
Owner/operator: Royal Air Force – RAF
Registration Number: MW270
Location: Wunstorf RAF Station –
ÿ Germany
Phase of Flight: Take off
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants:
Component Affected: Airspeed indicatorAirspeed indicator
Category: Accident
During takeoff, the airspeed indicator malfunctioned, leading to an aborted takeoff. The pilot immediately raised the undercarriage to prevent further damage to the aircraft.During takeoff, the airspeed indicator malfunctioned, leading to an aborted takeoff. The pilot immediately raised the undercarriage to prevent further damage to the aircraft.
Description
The airspeed indicator failed during takeoff. The pilot aborted the takeoff and the undercarriage was raised to stop the plane.
Primary Cause
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