Incident Overview
Date: Monday 17 September 1956
Aircraft Type: Avro 685 York C.1
Owner/operator: Persian Air Services
Registration Number: EP-ADB
Location: London-Stansted Airport (STN) –
ÿ United Kingdom
Phase of Flight: Standing
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: / Occupants:
Component Affected: Fuel tankFuel tank
Category: Other
A fuel tank explosion occurred during routine maintenance on an aircraft. The incident involved a rapid release of fuel, resulting in significant damage to the tank and potential risk to passengers and crew.A fuel tank explosion occurred during routine maintenance on an aircraft. The incident involved a rapid release of fuel, resulting in significant damage to the tank and potential risk to passengers and crew.
Description
Fuel tank exploded during maintenance.
Primary Cause
Fuel tank rupture due to excessive pressure during maintenance procedures.Fuel tank rupture due to excessive pressure during maintenance procedures.Share on:
