Emergency Landing at Stagshaw Bank After Fuel Exhaustion (TX194)

Incident Overview During a flight from RAF Turnhouse to RAF Ouston, the crew encountered a fuel exhaustion situation that required an emergency landing. The aircraft crash-landed at Stagshaw Bank, located approximately two miles north of Corbridge. The incident resulted in no injuries to the two crew members, although the aircraft sustained damage that rendered it beyond repair. ## Official Findings The official investigation identified fuel exhaustion as the probable cause of the emergency landing and subsequent crash landing at Stagshaw Bank. The event highlights the critical importance of fuel management and contingency planning in aviation operations.