Cessna 340 crash, Sep 7, 1993, Sheepy Magna
Cessna 340 accident on September 7, 1993 near Sheepy Magna, Leicestershire, United Kingdom with no fatalities. Cause: Loss of engine power due to fuel...
- Date: September 7, 1993
- Aircraft: Cessna 340
- Location: Sheepy Magna, Leicestershire, United Kingdom
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: En route
- Cause: Loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion, as determined by the AAIB.
A Cessna 340A flying from Fradley to Bournemouth lost power from both engines in unison about 2,000 feet over Leicestershire after the aircraft had settled into cruise. The pilot tried several checks and tank changes, then made a forced landing in a wheat field. The aircraft came to rest with its landing gear collapsed, and all occupants left through the passenger door.