No fatalities

Aircraft Returns to Kaduna After Engine Failure During Approach to Ibadan (VR-NAX)

Old Kaduna, NigeriaLanding (descent or approach)

On July 27, 1951, a Bristol 170 Freighter (registration VR-NAX) operated by West African Airways Corporation was involved in an aviation accident near Old Kaduna, Nigeria during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Double engine failure caused by a 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.

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

An aircraft returned to Kaduna due to poor weather while approaching Ibadan. Both engines failed on final approach, leading to a belly landing 3 km short of the runway. All occupants evacuated safely, and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Incident Overview and Approach Conditions The flight was en route to Ibadan when the crew encountered poor weather conditions during the approach. As a result, the crew decided to return to Kaduna. ## Engine Failure and Emergency Landing During the final approach at Kaduna, both engines stopped. The pilot-in-command attempted a belly landing approximately 3 km short of the runway threshold. The aircraft came to rest and was damaged beyond repair. ## Occupant Safety All occupants were evacuated safely from the aircraft following the emergency landing. ## Official Findings The official investigation identified the probable cause as double engine failure caused by fuel exhaustion.

Frequently asked questions

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

An aircraft returned to Kaduna due to poor weather while approaching Ibadan. Both engines failed on final approach, leading to a belly landing 3 km short of the runway. All occupants evacuated safely, and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

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

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 27 Jul 1951 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?

Double engine failure caused by a fuel exhaustion.