Emergency landing accident at Ghisonaccia Airport

No fatalities • Ghisonaccia, France • Landing (descent or approach)

An aircraft experienced a crash during an emergency landing attempt at Ghisonaccia Airport following fuel mismanagement by the flight crew.

What happened

During a flight involving a crew of four, an incident occurred that necessitated an unplanned descent to Ghisonaccia Airport. Due to errors in managing the onboard fuel supply, the pilot was compelled to execute an emergency landing procedure.

As the aircraft approached the runway, it impacted the ground during the landing phase. The impact resulted in the total destruction of the airframe. Despite the severity of the crash, there were no fatalities among the crew members; all four individuals on board survived the event without injury.

Findings

  • The primary factor leading to the emergency was the mismanagement of fuel by the flight crew during the operation.

Probable cause

The accident was caused by the crew's failure to properly manage the aircraft's fuel supply, necessitating an emergency descent.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1955-04-18 Fairchild C-119 Flying Boxcar accident near Ghisonaccia, France?

An aircraft experienced a crash during an emergency landing attempt at Ghisonaccia Airport following fuel mismanagement by the flight crew.

Were there any fatalities in the 1955-04-18 Fairchild C-119 Flying Boxcar accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1955-04-18 involved a Fairchild C-119 Flying Boxcar, registration 51-2648, operated by United States Air Force - USAF (since 1947), at Ghisonaccia, France.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The accident was caused by the crew's failure to properly manage the aircraft's fuel supply, necessitating an emergency descent.

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