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Why did the Comet DH 106 fail?
Two of these were found to be caused by structural failure resulting from metal fatigue in the airframe, a phenomenon not fully understood at the time; the other was due to overstressing of the airframe during flight through severe weather. The Comet was withdrawn from service and extensively tested.
Are there any de Havilland Comets still flying?
The de Havilland Comet was the world’s first commercial passenger jet aircraft. Did you know? The Comet made the first commercial journey by a jet aircraft on 2 May 1952. The last civil Comet to fly was our Comet 4C, G-BDIX on her journey to East Fortune in September 1981.
What happened to the Comet plane?
BOAC Flight 781 was a scheduled British Overseas Airways Corporation (BOAC) passenger flight from Singapore to London. On 10 January 1954, a de Havilland Comet passenger jet operating the flight suffered an explosive decompression at altitude and crashed, killing all 35 people on board.
When was the last de Havilland Comet flight?
The final flight Dan-Air began flying the de Havilland Comet 4C in April 1971, and this variant served the airline for just over a decade. The carrier’s relationship with the type came to an end 41 years ago today, on November 9th, 1980, when it operated its final passenger-carrying Comet flight.
When did Comet stop flying?
Last Flight In November 1967 the aircraft was retired by the Ministry of Technology and on 8 April 1968 flew from Hatfield to RAF Shawbury.
When did the Comet last fly?
Dan-Air began flying the de Havilland Comet 4C in April 1971, and this variant served the airline for just over a decade. The carrier’s relationship with the type came to an end 41 years ago today, on November 9th, 1980, when it operated its final passenger-carrying Comet flight.
Where is De Havilland moving?
Calgary
De Havilland is also in the process of shifting its head office to Calgary from Toronto as the company amalgamates its various operations. Longview Aviation Capital bought the De Havilland Dash 8-400 program from Bombardier about three years ago.
What was the world’s first jet airliner?
Comet
Comet – The First Jet Airliner Sir Geoffrey de Havilland conceived the idea of the DH106 ‘Comet’ in 1943 and design work began in September 1946. The prototype first flew on 27 July 1949.
What engines did the comet have?
Comet Engines The aircraft was powered by four Ghost turbojet engines built by the de Havilland Engine Company Limited. The Ghost engine was developed from the de Havilland Goblin engine which was fitted to the de Havilland Vampire and the first Gloster Meteor.