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Emergency landing following mid-air engine failure (VP-YKF)

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On July 25, 1954, an Avro 652 Anson (registration VP-YKF) operated by A.G. Mechin & Company was involved in an aviation accident near Harare, Zimbabwe in flight. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The engine ceased functioning properly while the aircraft was airborne. 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.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 2026-06-12Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft was forced to perform an emergency landing after experiencing a loss of power during flight, resulting in significant airframe damage.

What happened

During the course of the flight, the aircraft experienced a sudden mechanical malfunction involving one of its engines. This failure resulted in a loss of propulsion, necessitating an immediate emergency descent and landing procedure by the pilot.

Upon completing the emergency landing, it was determined that the aircraft sustained extensive structural damage. The impact or the nature of the forced landing rendered the airframe a total loss, as the damage was deemed beyond repair.

Findings

  • There were zero fatalities and zero injuries reported among the two occupants on board.
  • The primary factor leading to the incident was an engine failure in flight.

Probable cause

The engine ceased functioning properly while the aircraft was airborne.
Engine failure

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