Incident Overview
Date: Saturday 15 September 2007
Aircraft Type: Antonov An-12B
Owner/operator: Veteran Airline
Registration Number: UR-CEN
Location: Pointe Noire Airport (PNR) –
ÿ Congo
Phase of Flight: Standing
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants:
Component Affected: The TG-16 turbo generator.The TG-16 turbo generator.
Category: Accident
A TG-16 turbo generator ignited on the ground at Pointe Noire, resulting in significant damage to the aircraft. The fire likely occurred during the initial engine start-up sequence.A TG-16 turbo generator ignited on the ground at Pointe Noire, resulting in significant damage to the aircraft. The fire likely occurred during the initial engine start-up sequence.
Description
The TG-16 turbo generator caught fire on the ground at Pointe Noire, probably while starting up the engines. The aircraft was heavily damaged by the fire.
Source of Information
https://www.airhistory.net/info/soviet.phphttps://www.airhistory.net/info/soviet.phpPrimary Cause
Possible ignition due to improper starting procedures or a faulty component during the engine start-up process.Possible ignition due to improper starting procedures or a faulty component during the engine start-up process.Share on:
