Incident Overview
Date: Thursday 13 August 1936
Aircraft Type: Curtiss AT-32A Condor II
Owner/operator: American Airlines
Registration Number: NC12392
Location: Glendale-Grand Central Air Terminal, CA –
ÿ United States of America
Phase of Flight: Standing
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants:
Component Affected: The aircraft itself, specifically the engine, fuel system, and electrical components.The aircraft itself, specifically the engine, fuel system, and electrical components.
Category: Accident
A movie production aircraft experienced a catastrophic fire and explosion at the Grand Central Air Terminal in Glendale, California. The aircraft was being prepared for a scheduled flight, resulting in no injuries.A movie production aircraft experienced a catastrophic fire and explosion at the Grand Central Air Terminal in Glendale, California. The aircraft was being prepared for a scheduled flight, resulting in no injuries.
Description
The aircraft caught fire and exploded at the Grand Central Air Terminal at Glendale, California, USA, as it was being made ready for a flight on behalf of a movie company. There were no injuries.
Primary Cause
Possible ignition of flammable materials due to an electrical fault or other ignition source during the aircraft’s preparation for flight.Possible ignition of flammable materials due to an electrical fault or other ignition source during the aircraft’s preparation for flight.Share on:
