Douglas DC-6 crash, Oct 4, 1974, Southend Essex
Douglas DC-6 accident on October 4, 1974 near Southend Essex, United Kingdom with no fatalities.
- Date: October 4, 1974
- Aircraft: Douglas DC-6
- Location: Southend Essex, United Kingdom
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: Takeoff and climb
A Delta Air Transport DC-6 charter taking off from Southend for Antwerp had its landing gear retracted by mistake during the takeoff roll. The aircraft settled onto its nose and stopped just short of the runway end, and the passengers were evacuated with no fatalities.