Incident Overview
Date: Tuesday 20 February 2001
Aircraft Type: Boeing 737-2K2 Adv.
Owner/operator: Bouraq Indonesia Airlines
Registration Number: PK-IJH
Location: Tangerang-Budiarto Airport (WIRR) –
ÿ Indonesia
Phase of Flight: Standing
Status: Minor, repaired
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1
Component Affected: Headset wireHeadset wire
Category: Accident
A mechanic was adjusting the engine trim on the left hand engine when a wire from his headset became entangled in the running engine, causing him to be pulled towards the engine and resulting in serious injuries.A mechanic was adjusting the engine trim on the left hand engine when a wire from his headset became entangled in the running engine, causing him to be pulled towards the engine and resulting in serious injuries.
Description
A mechanic was adjusting the engine trim on the left hand engine when the wire of his headset got sucked into the running engine. The mechanic was also pulled towards the engine and was badly injured.
Primary Cause
Wiring entanglement within a running engine.Wiring entanglement within a running engine.Share on:
