Federal Express MD-11 Diverts to Budapest Due to Low Fuel Indication

No fatalities • Hungary

A Federal Express cargo flight en route from Dubai to Paris diverted to Budapest after reporting a low fuel indication.

What happened

On March 23, 2010, at 13:17 UTC, a McDonnell Douglas MD-11F, operating as N612FE, declared an emergency while flying from Dubai to Paris. The crew reported a low fuel indication, prompting a diversion to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (LHBP) in Hungary.

There were 3 crew members on board the aircraft, and there were no injuries resulting from the event. No hazardous materials were reported on board the flight.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 23 Mar 2010 MCDONNELL DOUGLAS MD-11F accident near Hungary?

A Federal Express cargo flight en route from Dubai to Paris diverted to Budapest after reporting a low fuel indication.

Were there any fatalities in the 23 Mar 2010 MCDONNELL DOUGLAS MD-11F accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 23 Mar 2010 involved a MCDONNELL DOUGLAS MD-11F, registration N612FE, operated by FEDERAL EXPRESS CORP, at Hungary.

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