Incident Overview
Date: Wednesday 14 May 1969
Aircraft Type: Breguet 763
Owner/operator: L’Arme de L’Air
Registration Number: 303/82-PN
Location: Papeete-Faaa Airport (PPT) –
ÿ French Polynesia
Phase of Flight: Standing
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants:
Component Affected: Aircraft front, wings, vertical stabilizerAircraft front, wings, vertical stabilizer
Category: Other
An aircraft experienced an uncontrolled fire after an accidental firing of flares, resulting in significant damage to the front and structural components. The fire destroyed the front section and dismantled the wings and vertical stabilizer.An aircraft experienced an uncontrolled fire after an accidental firing of flares, resulting in significant damage to the front and structural components. The fire destroyed the front section and dismantled the wings and vertical stabilizer.
Description
The aircraft burned out after an accidental firing of flares. The front was destroyed, the wings and vertical stabilizer were dismantled, and the fuselage made available to the airport for training.
Source of Information
http://www.aha-helico-air.asso.fr/ETOM82_H.htmhttp://www.aha-helico-air.asso.fr/ETOM82_H.htmPrimary Cause
Accidental firing of flares.Accidental firing of flares.Share on:
