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Emergency landing near Embessa following engine malfunction (VH-BDD)

Embessa, Papua New GuineaLanding (descent or approach)

On February 4, 1953, an Avro 652 Anson (registration VH-BDD) operated by Goilala Air Service was involved in an aviation accident near Embessa, Papua New Guinea during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The accident was caused by a failure of the engine during the approach phase. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).

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

An aircraft experienced engine issues during its approach to Embessa, resulting in a crash landing with no fatalities.

What happened

During the final approach phase toward the destination of Embessa, the aircraft encountered significant mechanical difficulties involving one or more engines. In response to these technical complications, the crew initiated an emergency descent and attempted to land the plane immediately.

Despite the efforts of the flight crew, the aircraft was unable to complete a standard landing and instead underwent a crash landing at the site. While the impact resulted in the total loss of the airframe, there were no fatalities or injuries reported among those on board.

Findings

  • The primary factor leading to the incident was an engine failure occurring during the approach to the airfield.

Probable cause

The accident was caused by a failure of the engine during the approach phase.
Engine failure

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