De Havilland DH.106 Comet crash, Oct 26, 1952, Rome-Ciamp...
De Havilland DH.106 Comet accident on October 26, 1952 near Rome-Ciampino Lazio, Italy with no fatalities.
- Date: October 26, 1952
- Aircraft: De Havilland DH.106 Comet
- Location: Rome-Ciampino Lazio, Italy
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: Takeoff and climb
The BOAC Comet G-ALYZ failed to gain normal speed during the takeoff from Rome Ciampino on 26 October 1952. After becoming briefly airborne, the captain throttled back and the aircraft came to rest near the airport boundary. All 43 occupants survived, with two passengers slightly injured, and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.