No fatalities

Double Engine Failure Forces Emergency Beach Landing Near Lagos (N81MD)

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On August 11, 1978, a Beechcraft 100 King Air (registration N81MD) operated by J. Ray McDermott & Company was involved in an aviation accident near Lagos, Nigeria in flight. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Double engine failure in flight for undetermined reasons. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Source recordUpdated 2026-09-03Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft suffered a double engine failure in flight and made an emergency landing on a beach 112 km southeast of Lagos. There were no casualties, but the aircraft was written off.

Incident Overview During an en route flight, the aircraft experienced a double engine failure. The pilot reduced altitude and executed an emergency landing on a beach situated 112 km southeast of Lagos. No injuries or fatalities were reported, but the aircraft was declared a total loss. ## Official Findings The investigation determined that the probable cause of the incident was a double engine failure in flight for undetermined reasons. No specific aircraft type, registration, operator, or date was provided in the source material, and no additional details regarding the cause of the engine failure were established.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 11 Aug 1978 Beechcraft 100 King Air accident near Lagos, Nigeria?

An aircraft suffered a double engine failure in flight and made an emergency landing on a beach 112 km southeast of Lagos. There were no casualties, but the aircraft was written off.

Were there any fatalities in the 11 Aug 1978 Beechcraft 100 King Air accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 11 Aug 1978 involved a Beechcraft 100 King Air, registration N81MD, operated by J. Ray McDermott & Company, at Lagos, Nigeria.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

Double engine failure in flight for undetermined reasons.