Incident Overview
Date: Friday 19 August 1983
Aircraft Type: Boeing 727-294
Owner/operator: Syrianair
Registration Number: YK-AGA
Location: Roma –
ÿ Italy
Phase of Flight: Standing
Status: Substantial, repaired
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 12
Component Affected: The glass bottle and its contents.The glass bottle and its contents.
Category: Other
A glass bottle containing flammable liquid was discovered under a seat in the passenger area near the right overwing emergency exit. Upon opening the bottle, a fire ignited, resulting in the complete combustion of the interior of the aircraft.A glass bottle containing flammable liquid was discovered under a seat in the passenger area near the right overwing emergency exit. Upon opening the bottle, a fire ignited, resulting in the complete combustion of the interior of the aircraft.
Description
During boarding a glass bottle containing flammable liquid, located under a seat in the passenger area near the right overwing emergency exit, caused a fire. The interior of the plane completely burned out.
Primary Cause
Failure to properly secure or handle a potentially hazardous liquid container.Failure to properly secure or handle a potentially hazardous liquid container.Share on:
