Emergency landing of twin-engine aircraft due to fuel exhaustion

No fatalities • Krefeld, Germany • Flight

A twin-engine aircraft was forced to perform an emergency landing in a field after running out of fuel during flight.

What happened

During the course of the flight, the crew encountered a critical situation involving fuel exhaustion. This shortage of usable fuel necessitated an immediate emergency descent and an attempt to land the aircraft safely.

As the fuel supply was depleted, the pilot maneuvered the twin-engine aircraft toward a suitable landing site. The aircraft subsequently performed a crash landing within a field. Despite the impact associated with the landing, the aircraft came to a complete stop without further incident.

Findings

There were no injuries reported among the occupants following the event. The primary factor identified in the sequence of events was the depletion of fuel reserves during the flight.

Probable cause

The aircraft ran out of fuel during the flight.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1957-08-21 Avro 652 Anson accident near Krefeld, Germany?

A twin-engine aircraft was forced to perform an emergency landing in a field after running out of fuel during flight.

Were there any fatalities in the 1957-08-21 Avro 652 Anson accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1957-08-21 involved a Avro 652 Anson, registration TX215, operated by Royal Air Force - RAF, at Krefeld, Germany.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft ran out of fuel during the flight.

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