De Havilland DH.106 Comet crash, Oct 7, 1970, Newcastle T...
De Havilland DH.106 Comet accident on October 7, 1970 near Newcastle Tyne and Wear, United Kingdom with no fatalities.
- Date: October 7, 1970
- Aircraft: De Havilland DH.106 Comet
- Location: Newcastle Tyne and Wear, United Kingdom
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
A Dan Air Comet on a training flight at Newcastle landed without its undercarriage extended after the crew forgot to lower it. All 11 occupants escaped unhurt and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.