Incident Overview
Date: Thursday 26 August 1993
Aircraft Type: Cessna 208A Caravan I
Owner/operator: Transportes Areos Meridionais – TAM
Registration Number: PT-OGN
Location: Sinop Airport, MT (OPS) –
ÿ Brazil
Phase of Flight: Standing
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 0
Component Affected: Aircraft engine and fuel system components.Aircraft engine and fuel system components.
Category: Unlawful Interference
A small private jet was hijacked and subsequently set on fire during landing operations. The aircraft experienced a rapid and uncontrolled fire, resulting in significant damage and potential loss of life.A small private jet was hijacked and subsequently set on fire during landing operations. The aircraft experienced a rapid and uncontrolled fire, resulting in significant damage and potential loss of life.
Description
Hijacked and set on fire after landing.
Primary Cause
Possible pilot error or mechanical failure leading to a rapid fire reaction.Possible pilot error or mechanical failure leading to a rapid fire reaction.Share on:
