No fatalities

23 Mar 2010: MCDONNELL DOUGLAS MD-11F (N612FE) — FEDERAL EXPRESS CORP — Hungary

Hungary

On 23 Mar 2010, a MCDONNELL DOUGLAS MD-11F (registration N612FE) operated by FEDERAL EXPRESS CORP was involved in an aviation accident near Hungary. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 17 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

SourcesNTSBPrimary reportUpdated 1778583330Data APIEditorial standards

On March 23, 2010, a FedEx MD-11 (N612FE) declared an emergency and diverted to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport due to a low fuel indication. The flight from Dubai to Paris had three crew members aboard; no injuries were reported.

Incident Overview

On March 23, 2010, at 13:17 UTC, a Federal Express MD-11 aircraft, registered as N612FE, declared an emergency and diverted to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (LHBP) in Hungary. The diversion was prompted by a low fuel indication while the aircraft was en route from Dubai, United Arab Emirates, to Paris, France.

Crew and Safety

There were three crew members on board. No injuries were reported. The aircraft did not carry any hazardous materials.

Post-Flight Indication

After landing, the fuel indication returned to normal readings.

Investigation

The Transportation Safety Bureau (TSB) of Hungary is investigating the incident.