Miles M.57 Aerovan crash, Jan 12, 1947, Cherbourg-Maupert...
Miles M.57 Aerovan accident on January 12, 1947 near Cherbourg-Maupertus Manche, France with no fatalities. Cause: Fuel exhaustion.
- Date: January 12, 1947
- Aircraft: Miles M.57 Aerovan
- Location: Cherbourg-Maupertus Manche, France
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: En route
- Cause: Fuel exhaustion
The Miles Aerovan was flying from London to Saint Peter on Guernsey when the weather worsened, and the crew diverted to Cherbourg. The aircraft then ran out of fuel and force landed on a beach about 15 km east of Cherbourg. All eight occupants got out unhurt, and the aircraft was later lost to the tide.