Accident Overview
A ferry flight from Heraklion to Riyadh King Khaled Airport, with an intermediate stop in Hurghada, Egypt, ended in an accident during the final approach phase. While at an altitude of approximately 600 feet on approach to Riyadh, the left engine lost power and failed. Approximately 10 seconds later, the right engine also failed.
Crew Actions and Outcome
The crew immediately reported the situation to air traffic control (ATC). Subsequently, the aircraft lost height, impacted the ground, and slid for a few dozen metres before coming to rest against a pile of rocks. Following the accident, one of the pilots suffered a broken wrist, while the second pilot escaped uninjured.
Aircraft Damage
The aircraft sustained damage beyond repair as a result of the impact and subsequent slide.
Official Findings
The official investigation determined that the probable cause of the accident was a double engine failure on approach due to fuel exhaustion. It was established that the crew miscalculated the fuel consumption for the flight from Hurghada to Riyadh, leading to insufficient fuel to complete the flight.