De Havilland DH.89 Dragon Rapide crash, Jul 2, 1954, Lod...
De Havilland DH.89 Dragon Rapide accident on July 2, 1954 near Lod Central District, Israel with no fatalities. Cause: An engine failed during takeoff..
- Date: July 2, 1954
- Aircraft: De Havilland DH.89 Dragon Rapide
- Location: Lod Central District, Israel
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: Takeoff and climb
- Cause: An engine failed during takeoff.
An Arkia Dragon Rapide on a Lod to Eilat service lost an engine during takeoff from Lod. The aircraft overturned and came to rest upside down, injuring all six people aboard, and it was damaged beyond repair.