Engine failure during approach to Ibadan

No fatalities • Old Kaduna, Nigeria • Landing (descent or approach)

An aircraft experienced total engine loss while approaching Ibadan, resulting in an emergency belly landing short of the runway.

What happened

During an approach toward Ibadan, the flight crew encountered adverse weather conditions. Due to the deteriorating visibility and weather, a decision was made to divert the flight back to Kaduna.

While performing the final approach, the aircraft suffered a simultaneous loss of power in both engines. In response to the dual engine failure, the pilot-in-command executed an emergency belly landing approximately 3 km before reaching the runway threshold. Although the aircraft type sustained damage that rendered it beyond repair, there were zero fatalities and all occupants were successfully evacuated from the wreckage without injury.

Findings

Investigations into the incident determined that the primary reason for the loss of power was fuel exhaustion, which led to the failure of both engines during the approach phase.

Probable cause

The dual engine failure was caused by the aircraft running out of fuel.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1951-07-27 Bristol 170 Freighter accident near Old Kaduna, Nigeria?

An aircraft experienced total engine loss while approaching Ibadan, resulting in an emergency belly landing short of the runway.

Were there any fatalities in the 1951-07-27 Bristol 170 Freighter accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1951-07-27 involved a Bristol 170 Freighter, registration VR-NAX, operated by West African Airways Corporation, at Old Kaduna, Nigeria.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The dual engine failure was caused by the aircraft running out of fuel.

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