Fuel exhaustion leads to aircraft crash near Ndola Airport

No fatalities • Ndola, Zambia • Landing (descent or approach)

An aircraft crashed while attempting to land at Ndola Airport following the depletion of its fuel supply.

What happened

During an approach to Ndola Airport, an aircraft experienced a critical loss of power due to the depletion of its onboard fuel reserves. The flight was unable to maintain altitude or continue its descent as planned, resulting in a crash during the landing phase.

Despite the impact of the accident, there were no casualties reported among those on board. The aircraft remained intact enough that no fatalities or injuries occurred during the event.

Findings

The investigation into the incident concluded that the primary reason for the crash was fuel exhaustion, which left the engines without the necessary propellant to complete the approach safely.

Probable cause

The engine failed because the aircraft ran out of fuel during its approach to the airport.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1954-01-10 Avro 652 Anson accident near Ndola, Zambia?

An aircraft crashed while attempting to land at Ndola Airport following the depletion of its fuel supply.

Were there any fatalities in the 1954-01-10 Avro 652 Anson accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1954-01-10 involved a Avro 652 Anson, registration VP-YKT, operated by A.G. Mechin & Company, at Ndola, Zambia.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The engine failed because the aircraft ran out of fuel during its approach to the airport.

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