On September 4, 1992, a Cessna 425 Conquest (registration EC-ETH) operated by Marina Aeroservice was involved in an aviation accident near Málaga, Spain during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Failure of both engines on final approach due to fuel exhaustion. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).
During approach to Málaga Airport, both engines failed on a ferry flight from Melilla. The pilot ditched the aircraft 80 meters offshore and was rescued quickly.
Incident Overview
A pilot flying solo on a ferry flight from Melilla to Málaga experienced a dual engine failure during the approach to Málaga-Pablo Ruiz Picasso Airport. The incident occurred while the aircraft was on final approach to runway 32. Both engines stopped simultaneously, prompting the pilot to reduce altitude and execute a ditching maneuver approximately 80 meters offshore.
Rescue and Aircraft Outcome
The pilot was rescued promptly after the ditching, while the aircraft sank following the emergency landing in the water. No additional details about the pilot's condition or the aircraft's specifications were provided in the official report.
Official Findings
The probable cause of the incident, as determined by the investigation, was the failure of both engines on final approach due to fuel exhaustion.
