Wünsdorf – Northolt

On November 10, 1948 at 12:00 AM, Wünsdorf – Northolt experienced a crash involving Avro 685 York, operated by Royal Air Force - RAF, with the event recorded near Wünsdorf AFB Brandenburg.

The flight was categorized as military and the reported phase was takeoff (climb) at a airport (less than 10 km from airport) crash site.

4 people were known to be on board, 0 fatalities were recorded, 4 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 0.0%.

Crew on board: 4, crew fatalities: 0, passengers on board: 0, passenger fatalities: 0, other fatalities: 0.

The listed crash cause is technical failure. During the takeoff roll, a speed indicator failed. The captain decided to abandon the takeoff maneuver and started an emergency brake procedure. As the distance within the end of the runway was insufficient, he raised the gear. The aircraft sank on its belly and slid for several yards before coming to rest. While all four crew members were unhurt, the aircraft was considered as damaged beyond repair.

Aircraft reference details include registration MW270, MSN MW270, year of manufacture 1946.