On November 13, 1947, a Beechcraft D18 (registration PH-UBS) operated by Rijksluchtvaartschool - RLS was involved in an aviation accident near Soesterberg AFB, Netherlands in flight. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Dual engine failure resulting from fuel exhaustion. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 3 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
A training aircraft crashed into a field near Soesterberg Air Force Base after suffering a double engine failure, resulting in minor injuries for all three crew members.
What happened
During a routine training exercise in the vicinity of Soesterberg AFB, the aircraft experienced a critical mechanical issue. The engines failed simultaneously, leaving the crew with no power to maintain flight. In an effort to save the aircraft and the personnel on board, the pilot attempted an emergency landing. However, the plane crashed into a nearby field and was destroyed upon impact.
Findings
The official investigation determined that the incident was caused by fuel exhaustion, which led to the dual engine failure. All three members of the crew survived the crash with only slight injuries.
Probable cause
Dual engine failure resulting from fuel exhaustion.
What happened in the 13 Nov 1947 Beechcraft D18 accident near Soesterberg AFB, Netherlands?
A training aircraft crashed into a field near Soesterberg Air Force Base after suffering a double engine failure, resulting in minor injuries for all three crew members.
Were there any fatalities in the 13 Nov 1947 Beechcraft D18 accident?
No fatalities were recorded in this accident.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 13 Nov 1947 involved a Beechcraft D18, registration PH-UBS, operated by Rijksluchtvaartschool - RLS, at Soesterberg AFB, Netherlands.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
Dual engine failure resulting from fuel exhaustion.
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