Incident Overview
Date: Saturday 24 May 1947
Aircraft Type: Avro 685 York C.1
Owner/operator: Royal Air Force – RAF
Registration Number: MW190
Location: Malta-Luqa Airport (MLA) –
ÿ Malta
Phase of Flight: Approach
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants:
Component Affected: Aircraft Control Surfaces (e.g., ailerons, elevators, rudder)Aircraft Control Surfaces (e.g., ailerons, elevators, rudder)
Category: Accident
A York aircraft experienced a severe downdraft during its final and undershot approach to the runway, resulting in a loss of control and subsequent impact.A York aircraft experienced a severe downdraft during its final and undershot approach to the runway, resulting in a loss of control and subsequent impact.
Description
The York was caught in a downdraught while on final and undershot the runway.
Primary Cause
Downdraft conditions during final approach significantly reduced aircraft control and maneuverability.Downdraft conditions during final approach significantly reduced aircraft control and maneuverability.Share on:
