Were there any fatalities in the 1993-09-07 Cessna 340 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

Dual Engine Power Loss Leads to Forced Landing in Wheat Field (G-XGBE)

Q: What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1993-09-07 involved a Cessna 340, registration G-XGBE, operated by GB Express, at Sheepy Magna, United Kingdom.

On September 7, 1993, a Cessna 340 (registration G-XGBE) operated by GB Express was involved in an aviation accident near Sheepy Magna, United Kingdom in flight. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).

At 1316LT, both engines lost power at 2,000 feet. The pilot declared a mayday, performed a forced landing in a wheat field, and the aircraft came to rest with landing gear collapsed.

Incident

At 1316 local time, shortly after the aircraft reached 2,000 feet and settled into cruise, both engines lost power simultaneously. The pilot immediately attempted to identify and rectify the problem.

Pilot Actions

The pilot checked the magneto and fuel pump switches and switched fuel tanks. Unable to restore power, the pilot transmitted a 'mayday' message to Birmingham Air Traffic Control. The pilot then selected the landing gear down and searched for a suitable field for a forced landing.

Forced Landing

After clearing some trees on the final approach, the aircraft landed in a field of mature wheat. Upon landing, all three landing gear legs collapsed. The occupants exited the aircraft through the normal passenger door.

Probable Cause

The official investigation determined the probable cause as loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.

1993-09-07: Cessna 340 (G-XGBE) — GB Express — Sheepy Magna, United Kingdom