1 fatality

1993-12-28: Short SC.7 Skyvan Variant (G-OVAN) — Peterborough Parachute Centre — Empuriabrava, Spain

Empuriabrava, SpainLanding (descent or approach)

On December 28, 1993, a Short SC.7 Skyvan Variant (registration G-OVAN) operated by Peterborough Parachute Centre was involved in an aviation accident near Empuriabrava, Spain during landing or approach. One person was killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Failure of both engines on final approach caused by fuel exhaustion. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 2 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 1781209313Data APIEditorial standards

A twin-engine aircraft crashed short of the runway after both engines failed on final approach due to fuel exhaustion. The pilot, sole occupant, was killed.

Accident Summary

A twin-engine aircraft was destroyed when it crashed short of the runway threshold after both engines failed on final approach. The pilot, who was the sole occupant, was killed in the accident.

Flight Details

The aircraft had departed Empuriabravia Airfield for a local skydiving mission. After all skydivers had exited the aircraft, the pilot returned to the airport. While on final approach, the pilot encountered engine problems and initiated a go-around procedure. During the go-around, the aircraft lost height, struck trees, and crashed short of the runway threshold.

Probable Cause

The official investigation determined that the probable cause of the accident was failure of both engines on final approach caused by fuel exhaustion.