Incident Overview
Date: Thursday 26 January 1989
Aircraft Type: Avia 14
Owner/operator: Aeroflot, Central Region Civil Aviation Directorate
Registration Number: CCCP-52066
Location: Mirny Ice Station –
ÿ Antarctica
Phase of Flight: Standing
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 3 / Occupants: 3
Component Affected: The aircraft’s fuel tanks and related components were directly impacted by the fire.The aircraft’s fuel tanks and related components were directly impacted by the fire.
Category: Accident
A Via 14 aircraft was engulfed in a fire during refueling operations.A Via 14 aircraft was engulfed in a fire during refueling operations.
Description
The Avia 14 was being refueled when a fire erupted. The aircraft was consumed by fire.
Source of Information
http://www.polarpost.ru/forum/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=2353http://www.polarpost.ru/forum/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=2353Primary Cause
Fueling procedures likely led to an ignition source, resulting in a rapid fire and subsequent combustion.Fueling procedures likely led to an ignition source, resulting in a rapid fire and subsequent combustion.Share on:
