Engine failure and emergency landing near Kufra

No fatalities • Kufra, Libya • Flight

An aircraft experienced a total loss of power during its descent to Kufra, resulting in an emergency belly landing in a desert area.

What happened

During the approach phase of flight while descending toward Kufra, the aircraft suffered a simultaneous failure of both engines. This loss of propulsion forced the crew to execute an emergency procedure to manage the descent.

The crew successfully performed a belly landing in a sandy region situated approximately 56 km away from the Kufra destination. Despite the impact, there were no fatalities or injuries reported among those on board.

While the occupants survived the incident, the aircraft sustained damage that rendered it a total loss.

Findings

Preliminary reports indicate that the primary reason for the dual engine failure was that the aircraft ran out of fuel during the descent.

Probable cause

The engines failed due to fuel exhaustion during the descent to Kufra.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1981-11-28 Fokker F27 Friendship accident near Kufra, Libya?

An aircraft experienced a total loss of power during its descent to Kufra, resulting in an emergency belly landing in a desert area.

Were there any fatalities in the 1981-11-28 Fokker F27 Friendship accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1981-11-28 involved a Fokker F27 Friendship, registration 5A-DBE, operated by Libyan Arab Airlines, at Kufra, Libya.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The engines failed due to fuel exhaustion during the descent to Kufra.

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