Emergency belly landing near Narsarsuaq due to fuel exhaustion

No fatalities • Narsarsuaq, Greenland • Flight

An aircraft was forced to perform an emergency belly landing west of Narsarsuaq after running out of fuel, resulting in the total loss of the airframe.

What happened

During a flight near Narsarsuaq, the crew encountered a critical shortage of fuel. This depletion necessitated an immediate emergency descent and an unplanned landing attempt. The aircraft subsequently performed a belly landing approximately 16 km to the west of the Narsarsuaq area.

While the impact resulted in the airframe being written off, there were no casualties reported among those on board. The incident concluded without any fatalities or injuries recorded.

Findings

Investigations into the event determined that the primary reason for the emergency landing was fuel exhaustion. The lack of sufficient fuel prevented the crew from completing their intended flight profile, leading to the loss of the aircraft.

Probable cause

The aircraft ran out of fuel during flight, necessitating an emergency landing.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1952-09-05 Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) accident near Narsarsuaq, Greenland?

An aircraft was forced to perform an emergency belly landing west of Narsarsuaq after running out of fuel, resulting in the total loss of the airframe.

Were there any fatalities in the 1952-09-05 Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1952-09-05 involved a Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3), registration 43-15599, operated by United States Air Force - USAF (since 1947), at Narsarsuaq, Greenland.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft ran out of fuel during flight, necessitating an emergency landing.

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