Engine failure during cargo flight near Aarhus-Tirstrup Airport

No fatalities • Grenå, Denmark • Landing (descent or approach)

A cargo flight operating between Odense and Aarhus resulted in an emergency landing in a field following an engine malfunction.

What happened

A cargo operation traveling from Odense to Aarhus was interrupted by mechanical issues during the final approach. While the aircraft was approaching Aarhus-Tirstrup Airport from a northern direction, the crew experienced a sudden engine failure.

In response to the loss of power, the pilots initiated an emergency descent to avoid the airfield and instead targeted a nearby field for landing. The aircraft came to rest in a location near Grenå, situated approximately 20 kilometers northeast of the destination airport. Following the impact, both members of the flight crew successfully evacuated the wreckage. The aircraft was determined to be a total loss due to the damage sustained during the incident.

Findings

The investigation into the event concluded that the primary factor leading to the emergency landing was an engine failure occurring during the approach phase.

Probable cause

The aircraft experienced a mechanical failure of the engine while approaching the airport.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1956-02-16 Avro 652 Anson accident near Grenå, Denmark?

A cargo flight operating between Odense and Aarhus resulted in an emergency landing in a field following an engine malfunction.

Were there any fatalities in the 1956-02-16 Avro 652 Anson accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1956-02-16 involved a Avro 652 Anson, registration OY-DYC, operated by CATS, at Grenå, Denmark.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft experienced a mechanical failure of the engine while approaching the airport.

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