De Havilland DH.106 Comet crash, Feb 9, 1970, Munich-Riem...
De Havilland DH.106 Comet accident on February 9, 1970 near Munich-Riem Bavaria, Germany with no fatalities.
- Date: February 9, 1970
- Aircraft: De Havilland DH.106 Comet
- Location: Munich-Riem Bavaria, Germany
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: Takeoff and climb
A United Arab Airlines Comet on a Munich to Cairo service suffered severe vibration during initial climb. The crew tried to land back on the runway, overran it and the aircraft came to rest in flames in an open field. All 23 occupants escaped.