Avro 748 crash, Jun 26, 1981 (3 killed), Nailstone
Avro 748 accident on June 26, 1981 near Nailstone, Leicestershire, United Kingdom with 3 fatalities.
- Date: June 26, 1981
- Aircraft: Avro 748
- Location: Nailstone, Leicestershire, United Kingdom
- Fatalities: 3
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
Dan-Air HS 748 G-ASPL, on a mail flight from London Gatwick to East Midlands, lost its right rear baggage door in flight. The door lodged on the tailplane leading edge, the aircraft dived and the wings and tailplane failed, killing all three crew. The AAIB found the door mechanism mis-rigged and the door warning arrangements inadequate.