Incident Overview
Date: Friday 31 August 1951
Aircraft Type: Avro 685 York C.1
Owner/operator: Lancashire Aircraft Corp
Registration Number: G-AGSN
Location: Fayid RAF Station –
ÿ Egypt
Phase of Flight: Landing
Status: Substantial, repaired
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants:
Component Affected: WheelWheel
Category: Accident
A York aircraft experienced a catastrophic landing at Fayid RAF Station, resulting in a wheel collapse and subsequent skidding off the runway. The aircraft was subsequently repaired and returned to Lancashire Aircraft Corporation in the UK.A York aircraft experienced a catastrophic landing at Fayid RAF Station, resulting in a wheel collapse and subsequent skidding off the runway. The aircraft was subsequently repaired and returned to Lancashire Aircraft Corporation in the UK.
Description
The aircraft departed from Blackbushe Airport for Fayid RAF Station, via Malta. After a heavy landing at Fayid the starboard oleo leg collapsed and the wheel went up through the wing. The York skidded off the runway. It was later taken to the 109 Maintenance Unit at RAF Abyad. It was eventually repaired and flown back to Lancashire Aircraft Corporation in the U.K. at end of 1952/early 1953.
Primary Cause
Heavy landing at Fayid RAF Station, leading to a wheel collapse and subsequent skidding off the runway.Heavy landing at Fayid RAF Station, leading to a wheel collapse and subsequent skidding off the runway.Share on:
