Incident Overview
Date: Tuesday 15 March 1949
Aircraft Type: Avro 685 York I
Owner/operator: Skyways
Registration Number: G-AHFI
Location: near Berlin-Gatow –
ÿ Germany
Phase of Flight: Approach
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 3 / Occupants: 3
Component Affected: Port wingPort wing
Category: Accident
An Avro York aircraft experienced a loss of control while approaching Gatow airport, resulting in a dive into the ground.An Avro York aircraft experienced a loss of control while approaching Gatow airport, resulting in a dive into the ground.
Description
The Avro York lost control while approaching Gatow; the port wing dropped and the aircraft dived into the ground.
Primary Cause
Loss of control due to a combination of factors, potentially including wind conditions and inadequate control surface operation.Loss of control due to a combination of factors, potentially including wind conditions and inadequate control surface operation.Share on:
