De Havilland DH.89 Dragon Rapide crash, Oct 7, 1956, Birm...
De Havilland DH.89 Dragon Rapide accident on October 7, 1956 near Birmingham West Midlands, United Kingdom with no fatalities.
- Date: October 7, 1956
- Aircraft: De Havilland DH.89 Dragon Rapide
- Location: Birmingham West Midlands, United Kingdom
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
Both engines of the De Havilland Dragon Rapide failed on final approach to Birmingham Airport. The crew attempted an emergency landing in a field at Berkswell, where the aircraft caught fire and was destroyed. All nine occupants were injured.