What happened
During a scheduled cargo operation from Northolt to Berlin-Tempelhof, a twin engine aircraft was conducting its final approach under conditions of heavy fog and limited visibility. As the flight neared the runway 09R threshold, the aircraft experienced a loss of lift and subsequently struck a railway road situated a short distance from the airfield.
The impact resulted in the total destruction of the airframe. Despite the severity of the crash, both members of the crew were successfully rescued from the wreckage without fatal injuries. The incident occurred during the final approach phase of the flight.
Findings
Investigations into the accident determined that the aircraft suffered a simultaneous failure of both engines while on final approach. This loss of power was directly attributed to fuel exhaustion.