Narrative:
The Avro York lost control while approaching Gatow; the port wing dropped and the aircraft dived into the ground.
accident date: 15-03-1949
type: Avro 685 York I
registration: G-AHFI
| Status: | |
| Date: | Tuesday 15 March 1949 |
| Type: | Avro 685 York I |
| Operator: | Skyways |
| Registration: | G-AHFI |
| MSN: | 1316 |
| First flight: | 1946 |
| Engines: | 4 Rolls-Royce Merlin |
| Crew: | Fatalities: 3 / Occupants: 3 |
| Passengers: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 0 |
| Total: | Fatalities: 3 / Occupants: 3 |
| Aircraft damage: | Damaged beyond repair |
| Location: | near Berlin-Gatow ( Germany)
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| Phase: | Approach (APR) |
| Nature: | Cargo |
| Departure airport: | ? |
| Berlin-R.A.F. Gatow Airport (GWW/EDBG), Germany |
The Avro York lost control while approaching Gatow; the port wing dropped and the aircraft dived into the ground.
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accident date: 15-03-1949
type: Avro 685 York I
registration: G-AHFI
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