Incident Overview
On final approach to Birmingham Airport, an aircraft experienced a simultaneous failure of both engines. The crew decided to attempt an emergency landing, but the aircraft crashed in flames in a field located in Berkswell, approximately 5 miles short of the threshold of runway 33. All nine occupants sustained injuries, and the aircraft was destroyed by the post-crash fire.
Accident Details
The incident occurred as the aircraft was approaching Birmingham Airport. Both engines failed at the same time during the final approach phase. The crew initiated an emergency landing procedure, but the aircraft did not reach the runway. Instead, it came down in a field in the Berkswell area. The impact and subsequent fire completely destroyed the aircraft. All nine people on board were injured in the accident.
Investigation
Investigators have determined that the accident was likely caused by fuel exhaustion. Despite the apparent fuel exhaustion, it was noted that fuel probably remained in an auxiliary tank, as evidenced by the aircraft catching fire. The exact circumstances leading to the fuel exhaustion are part of the ongoing investigation.