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Aircraft Crash at Rønne Airport Due to Fuel Exhaustion (SE-GFN)

Rønne (Bornholm Island), DenmarkLanding (descent or approach)

On April 20, 1987, a Partenavia P.68 (registration SE-GFN) operated by Billcoin Systems was involved in an aviation accident near Rønne (Bornholm Island), Denmark during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Double engine failure on approach caused by a fuel exhaustion. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Source recordUpdated 2026-09-03Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft crashed in a field short of Rønne Airport after both engines failed on final approach due to fuel exhaustion. All four occupants escaped with minor injuries.

Incident Overview During a final approach to Rønne Airport, an aircraft experienced a simultaneous failure of both engines. The loss of power caused the aircraft to stall, leading to a crash in an open field located a few kilometers short of the runway. The aircraft was damaged beyond repair following the impact. All four occupants on board escaped the crash with minor injuries. ## Probable Cause The official investigation determined that the probable cause of the accident was a double engine failure on approach, which was caused by fuel exhaustion. The source does not provide specific details regarding the aircraft type, registration, date, operator, or exact location beyond the general area near Rønne Airport.

Engine failureFuel exhaustion & starvation

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 20 Apr 1987 Partenavia P.68 accident near Rønne (Bornholm Island), Denmark?

An aircraft crashed in a field short of Rønne Airport after both engines failed on final approach due to fuel exhaustion. All four occupants escaped with minor injuries.

Were there any fatalities in the 20 Apr 1987 Partenavia P.68 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 20 Apr 1987 involved a Partenavia P.68, registration SE-GFN, operated by Billcoin Systems, at Rønne (Bornholm Island), Denmark.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

Double engine failure on approach caused by a fuel exhaustion.

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