On December 23, 1946, an Airspeed AS.65 Consul (registration G-AHMA) operated by Atlas Aviation was involved in an aviation accident near Villemorien, France in flight. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Double engine failure caused by fuel exhaustion. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 1 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
An aircraft crash-landed in a swamp near Villemorien after experiencing dual engine failures southeast of Troyes, resulting in injuries to all nine occupants.
What happened
While operating in the airspace southeast of Troyes, the flight crew encountered significant technical difficulties involving the engines. These issues forced the team to initiate an emergency landing procedure. The aircraft ultimately crash-landed in a swampy area located in Villemorien.
All nine individuals on board sustained injuries during the impact. Among those affected was an infant who was six months old. Following the event, the airframe was assessed and determined to be damaged beyond repair.
Findings
The official investigation identified that the incident resulted from a complete loss of power in both engines. This total engine failure was attributed to the exhaustion of fuel reserves during the flight.
What happened in the 23 Dec 1946 Airspeed AS.65 Consul accident near Villemorien, France?
An aircraft crash-landed in a swamp near Villemorien after experiencing dual engine failures southeast of Troyes, resulting in injuries to all nine occupants.
Were there any fatalities in the 23 Dec 1946 Airspeed AS.65 Consul accident?
No fatalities were recorded in this accident.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 23 Dec 1946 involved an Airspeed AS.65 Consul, registration G-AHMA, operated by Atlas Aviation, at Villemorien, France.
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