No fatalities

Cargo Flight Engine Failure Leads to Emergency Field Landing Near Aarhus (OY-DYC)

Grenå, DenmarkLanding (descent or approach)

On February 16, 1956, an Avro 652 Anson (registration OY-DYC) operated by CATS was involved in an aviation accident near Grenå, Denmark during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Engine failure. 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

A cargo aircraft suffered an engine failure while approaching Aarhus-Tirstrup Airport from the north. The crew made an emergency landing in a field in Grenå, about 20 km northeast of the airfield. Both pilots evacuated, and the aircraft was written off.

Incident Overview and Flight Details A cargo flight operating from Odense to Aarhus experienced an engine failure during its approach to Aarhus-Tirstrup Airport. The aircraft was on final approach from the north when the failure occurred. ## Emergency Response and Outcome Following the engine failure, the crew attempted an emergency landing in a field located in Grenå, approximately 20 kilometers northeast of the airfield. Both pilots successfully evacuated the aircraft. The aircraft was subsequently written off due to the incident. ## Official Findings The official investigation identified the probable cause of the incident as an engine failure.