Engine failure during descent to Szczecin

No fatalities • Szczecin, Poland • Flight

A twin-engine cargo flight experienced total engine failure while descending toward Szczecin, resulting in an emergency landing in a field.

What happened

A twin-engine cargo flight originated in Örebro, destined for Budapest with a scheduled stop in Szczecin. The flight was operated with two pilots and one passenger on board. While the aircraft was at cruising altitude over Rønne, Denmark, the crew observed a warning light on the cockpit panel signaling a low fuel condition. Despite being approximately 150 km from the intended destination of Szczecin Airport, the crew elected to proceed with the flight.

During the subsequent descent into Szczecin, both engines ceased operation at the same time. In an attempt to manage the emergency, the crew directed the twin-engine aircraft toward an open field located roughly 30 km north of the airport. The aircraft traveled several dozen meters across the terrain before coming to a stop in a ravine.

Findings

  • The aircraft sustained damage that rendered it a total loss.
  • There were zero fatalities and zero injuries among the three occupants.
  • The primary factor leading to the emergency was the simultaneous loss of power from both engines following a low fuel warning.

Probable cause

The simultaneous failure of both engines occurred following a low fuel warning during the descent phase.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1999-11-29 PZL-Mielec AN-28 accident near Szczecin, Poland?

A twin-engine cargo flight experienced total engine failure while descending toward Szczecin, resulting in an emergency landing in a field.

Were there any fatalities in the 1999-11-29 PZL-Mielec AN-28 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1999-11-29 involved a PZL-Mielec AN-28, registration ES-NOF, operated by Enimex, at Szczecin, Poland.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The simultaneous failure of both engines occurred following a low fuel warning during the descent phase.

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