Incident Overview
Date: Monday 14 June 1948
Aircraft Type: SNCASE SE.161/P7 Languedoc
Owner/operator: Air France
Registration Number: F-BATG
Location: Coulommiers Airport –
ÿ France
Phase of Flight: Standing
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 9
Component Affected: Fuel system and fuel tanks.Fuel system and fuel tanks.
Category: Other
A fire occurred during refuelling of a plane, resulting in the abandonment of the cabin by the pilot and eight other passengers. The fire quickly escalated, leading to the complete destruction of the aircraft.A fire occurred during refuelling of a plane, resulting in the abandonment of the cabin by the pilot and eight other passengers. The fire quickly escalated, leading to the complete destruction of the aircraft.
Description
Caught fire during refuelling; pilot and eight others abandoned the cabin before the plane completely burned down.
Primary Cause
Fuel leak and ignition during refueling.Fuel leak and ignition during refueling.Share on:
