Bristol 170 Freighter crash, Jul 27, 1951, Old Kaduna Kaduna
Bristol 170 Freighter accident on July 27, 1951 near Old Kaduna Kaduna, Nigeria with no fatalities. Cause: Fuel exhaustion causing double engine failure.
- Date: July 27, 1951
- Aircraft: Bristol 170 Freighter
- Location: Old Kaduna Kaduna, Nigeria
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
- Cause: Fuel exhaustion causing double engine failure
On a scheduled Kaduna to Ibadan flight on 27 July 1951 the crew turned back toward Kaduna because of poor weather. Both engines stopped on final approach, and the Bristol Freighter was belly landed about 3 km short of the runway threshold. All occupants got out safely, and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.