Incident Overview
Date: Saturday 30 July 1949
Aircraft Type: Avro 685 York C.1
Owner/operator: Royal Air Force – RAF
Registration Number: MW145
Location: Wunstorf RAF Station –
ÿ Germany
Phase of Flight: Take off
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants:
Component Affected: EngineEngine
Category: Accident
A York aircraft experienced a loss of engine power during a night takeoff, resulting in directional control loss and undercarriage retraction. This event highlights a critical failure in engine operation and control system stability.A York aircraft experienced a loss of engine power during a night takeoff, resulting in directional control loss and undercarriage retraction. This event highlights a critical failure in engine operation and control system stability.
Description
One engine lost power during a night takeoff. The York lost directional control and the undercarriage was retracted to stop the plane.
Primary Cause
Engine failure during takeoff.Engine failure during takeoff.Share on:
