De Havilland DH.89 Dragon Rapide crash, Sep 14, 1956, Ecc...
De Havilland DH.89 Dragon Rapide accident on September 14, 1956 near Eccleshall Staffordshire, United Kingdom with no fatalities.
- Date: September 14, 1956
- Aircraft: De Havilland DH.89 Dragon Rapide
- Location: Eccleshall Staffordshire, United Kingdom
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: En route
A De Havilland Dragon Rapide operated by Lancashire Aircraft Corporation reported smoke in the cockpit while flying from Blackpool and diverted. The pilot made a forced landing in a field at Eccleshall, Staffordshire, and the aircraft suffered heavy damage to its undercarriage and wings. All seven occupants got out safely.