Emergency landing near College Grove due to fuel exhaustion

No fatalities • College Grove, United States of America • Flight

An aircraft was forced into an emergency landing in a field northwest of College Grove after running out of fuel.

What happened

During a flight near Tennessee, the pilot encountered a critical situation when the aircraft ran out of usable fuel. This fuel exhaustion necessitated an immediate attempt at an emergency descent and landing.

The aircraft subsequently crash-landed in a field situated approximately five miles northwest of College Grove. While the impact resulted in the plane being damaged beyond repair, the pilot remained unhurt during the incident.

Findings

Official investigations concluded that the primary reason for the emergency landing was the depletion of fuel reserves before the aircraft could reach its destination or an alternate airport.

Probable cause

The flight ended in an emergency landing because the aircraft ran out of fuel.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1953-11-08 De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver accident near College Grove, United States of America?

An aircraft was forced into an emergency landing in a field northwest of College Grove after running out of fuel.

Were there any fatalities in the 1953-11-08 De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1953-11-08 involved a De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver, registration 52-6099, operated by United States Air Force - USAF (since 1947), at College Grove, United States of America.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The flight ended in an emergency landing because the aircraft ran out of fuel.

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