Flight Details
G-ARJY was operating a chartered non-scheduled trip from Speke Airport, Liverpool, to Tarbes Airport, Lourdes, where passengers were to embark for Dublin, Ireland. The flight to Lourdes was normal, and upon arrival the aircraft was refueled. The amount of fuel taken on appeared sufficient for the subsequent leg to Dublin. The aircraft carried 4 crew and 69 passengers.
Approach and Emergency
The aircraft departed Lourdes for Dublin at 1710 hours. The flight to Dublin Approach was uneventful. At 2035, the flight contacted Dublin Air Traffic Control and was advised of the local weather and the active runway. At 2058, clearance was received to land on runway 24, and the captain indicated his intention to make a visual approach.
At 2104, the flight reported difficulty and a loss of power. The captain abandoned the approach, executed an abrupt left turn, and performed a successful wheels-up emergency landing away from the airport. There was no fire.
Aftermath
Some occupants sustained minor injuries and shock, but there were no fatalities or serious injuries. The accident was attributed to incorrect management of the fuel system by the flight crew, which resulted in partial loss of power and control and a forced landing outside the airport.