Incident Overview
Date: Tuesday 3 February 1981
Aircraft Type: McDonnell Douglas DC-10-30
Owner/operator: Pakistan International Airlines – PIA
Registration Number: AP-AXE
Location: Karachi International Airport (KHI) –
ÿ Pakistan
Phase of Flight: Standing
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 0
Component Affected: The aircraft’s electrical system, fuel system, or other critical components.The aircraft’s electrical system, fuel system, or other critical components.
Category: Other
A fire occurred during routine maintenance on an aircraft, resulting in significant damage beyond repair.A fire occurred during routine maintenance on an aircraft, resulting in significant damage beyond repair.
Description
A fire erupted during maintenance. The airplane was damaged beyond repair.
Primary Cause
Maintenance procedures may have been inadequate, leading to an ignition source or malfunction.Maintenance procedures may have been inadequate, leading to an ignition source or malfunction.Share on:
