Incident Overview
Date: Thursday 13 November 1947
Aircraft Type: Avro 691 Lancastrian C.3
Owner/operator: British South American Airways – BSAA
Registration Number: G-AGWG
Location: Bermuda Air Terminal (BDA) –
ÿ Bermuda
Phase of Flight: En route
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 16
Component Affected: Aircraft EngineAircraft Engine
Category: Accident
A Lancastrian aircraft experienced a fire on a climbing flight at approximately 9000 feet. The engine failure resulted in the engine being shut down, leading to an undershoot of the runway. Premature selection of full flaps caused the aircraft to experience a fire. The pilot?s mental state, potentially influenced by high petrol vapour concentrations, contributed to adverse judgment.A Lancastrian aircraft experienced a fire on a climbing flight at approximately 9000 feet. The engine failure resulted in the engine being shut down, leading to an undershoot of the runway. Premature selection of full flaps caused the aircraft to experience a fire. The pilot?s mental state, potentially influenced by high petrol vapour concentrations, contributed to adverse judgment.
Description
The Lancastrian was climbing through about 9000 feet when then no. 4 engine caught fire. This engine was shut down, and the aircraft returned to Bermuda. Premature selection of full flaps down caused the aircraft to undershot the runway. The pilot’s mental reactions and judgement were probably adversely affected by the high concentration of petrol vapour to which he had been subjected.
Primary Cause
Premature selection of full flaps due to high petrol vapour concentration.Premature selection of full flaps due to high petrol vapour concentration.Share on:
