1958 Dan-Air Avro York crash

The 1958 Dan-Air Avro York crash occurred on July 14, 1958, when an Avro York operated by Dan-Air, a charter airline based in the United Kingdom, malfunctioned shortly after takeoff from Luton Airport en route to Accra, Ghana. The aircraft, carrying a total of 23 people, including crew and passengers, encountered severe engine trouble, resulting in its inability to maintain altitude. Despite the pilots' attempts to return to the airport, the plane tragically crashed near the town of Hatfield, Hertfordshire. All on board perished in the accident, which raised significant concerns regarding the safety protocols and maintenance practices of aging aircraft in commercial aviation. The incident led to heightened scrutiny of operational standards within the airline industry.