Incident Overview
Date: Monday 28 August 1978
Aircraft Type: Antonov An-24V
Owner/operator: Romanian Government
Registration Number: YR-AMV
Location: Constanta-Kogalniceanu Airport (CND) –
ÿ Romania
Phase of Flight: Landing
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 6
Component Affected: CockpitCockpit
Category: Accident
A fire occurred in the cockpit of a plane shortly before landing at Constanta-Kogalniceanu Airport, Romania. The crew immediately aborted landing and the aircraft sustained significant damage and destruction.A fire occurred in the cockpit of a plane shortly before landing at Constanta-Kogalniceanu Airport, Romania. The crew immediately aborted landing and the aircraft sustained significant damage and destruction.
Description
A fire erupted in the cockpit during short final to Constanta-Kogalniceanu Airport, Romania. The crew jumped from the plane after landing and the aircraft was destroyed by fire.
Primary Cause
Possible ignition of flammable materials within the cockpit due to a malfunction or external factor during the short final approach.Possible ignition of flammable materials within the cockpit due to a malfunction or external factor during the short final approach.Share on:
