Narrative:
The Avro York struck an obstacle after takeoff from runway 33 and crashed in flames.
PROBABLE CAUSE: "The attempt of the pilot to takeoff under the prevailing unfavourable conditions. As a result, the aircraft hit an obstacle in line with and off the end of the runway."
| Status: | Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
| Date: | Thursday 26 May 1955 |
| Time: | 14:27 |
| Type: |  Avro 685 York C.1 |
| Operator: | Associated Airways |
| Registration: | CF-HMY |
| MSN: | |
| First flight: | 1946 |
| Engines: | 4 Rolls-Royce Merlin |
| Crew: | Fatalities: 2 / Occupants: 2 |
| Passengers: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 0 |
| Total: | Fatalities: 2 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Damaged beyond repair |
| Location: | near Edmonton Municipal Airport, AB (YXD) ( Canada)
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| Phase: | Takeoff (TOF) |
| Nature: | Cargo |
| Departure airport: | Edmonton Municipal Airport, AB (YXD/CYXD), Canada |
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The Avro York struck an obstacle after takeoff from runway 33 and crashed in flames.
Probable Cause:
PROBABLE CAUSE: "The attempt of the pilot to takeoff under the prevailing unfavourable conditions. As a result, the aircraft hit an obstacle in line with and off the end of the runway."
Classification:
Loss of control
Sources:
» ICAO Accident Digest Circular 50-AN/45 (116)Photos
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