Incident Overview
Date: Thursday 21 April 1949
Aircraft Type: Avro 685 York C.1
Owner/operator: Royal Air Force – RAF
Registration Number: MW188
Location: Gtersloh Airport (GUT) –
ÿ Germany
Phase of Flight: Landing
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants:
Component Affected: Landing gearLanding gear
Category: Accident
A York aircraft experienced a tyre burst during takeoff, prompting a diversion to Gtersloh. Upon touchdown, the landing gear collapsed.A York aircraft experienced a tyre burst during takeoff, prompting a diversion to Gtersloh. Upon touchdown, the landing gear collapsed.
Description
The York suffered a tyre burst on takeoff. The aircaft diverted to Gtersloh where the landing gear collapsed after touchdown.
Primary Cause
Tyre burst during takeoff.Tyre burst during takeoff.Share on:
