Incident Overview
Date: Thursday 19 April 1962
Aircraft Type: Breguet 1150 Atlantic
Owner/operator: Breguet
Registration Number: 02
Location: Revel –
ÿ France
Phase of Flight: En route
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 3 / Occupants: 3
Component Affected: EngineEngine
Category: Accident
A second prototype aircraft experienced a catastrophic explosion during flight while attempting to divert due to an engine fire.A second prototype aircraft experienced a catastrophic explosion during flight while attempting to divert due to an engine fire.
Description
Second prototype; aircraft exploded in flight while trying to divert due to an engine fire.
Source of Information
http://www.aerosteles.net/fiche.php?code=montgey-atlantic&lang=frhttp://www.aerosteles.net/fiche.php?code=montgey-atlantic&lang=frPrimary Cause
Engine failure leading to rapid combustion and subsequent explosion.Engine failure leading to rapid combustion and subsequent explosion.Share on:
