Emergency landing of aircraft near Lagoa Pati due to fuel depletion

No fatalities • Lagoa Pati, Mozambique • Flight

An aircraft traveling from Beira to Maputo was forced to perform an emergency landing in Lagoa Pati after running out of fuel.

What happened

During a flight proceeding from Beira toward Maputo, the crew encountered a critical shortage of fuel. This depletion necessitated an unplanned emergency descent and landing within the vicinity of Lagoa Pati.

While the aircraft sustained significant damage and was subsequently declared a total loss, there were no casualties reported among those on board. The five individuals present during the incident escaped without any injuries.

Findings

Investigations into the event determined that the primary reason for the emergency landing was fuel exhaustion during the transit.

Probable cause

The aircraft ran out of fuel while en route to its destination.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1959-05-14 De Havilland DH.104 Dove accident near Lagoa Pati, Mozambique?

An aircraft traveling from Beira to Maputo was forced to perform an emergency landing in Lagoa Pati after running out of fuel.

Were there any fatalities in the 1959-05-14 De Havilland DH.104 Dove accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1959-05-14 involved a De Havilland DH.104 Dove, registration CR-ACM, operated by DETA Mozambique Airlines - Direcção de Exploração dos Transportes Aéreos, at Lagoa Pati, Mozambique.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft ran out of fuel while en route to its destination.

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