Incident Overview
Date: Wednesday 27 February 1985
Aircraft Type: de Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter 310
Owner/operator: ACES – Aerolineas Centrales de Colombia
Registration Number: HK-2763
Location: El Bagre Airport (EBG) –
ÿ Colombia
Phase of Flight: Standing
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 0
Component Affected: The specific aircraft model and type are unknown, but the incident involved the entire aircraft’s electrical system and potentially the fuel tank.The specific aircraft model and type are unknown, but the incident involved the entire aircraft’s electrical system and potentially the fuel tank.
Category: Other
A small aircraft experienced a fire during a routine flight near a populated area. The incident involved a rapid and uncontrolled blaze that threatened the safety of nearby individuals.A small aircraft experienced a fire during a routine flight near a populated area. The incident involved a rapid and uncontrolled blaze that threatened the safety of nearby individuals.
Description
Set afire in a riot.
Primary Cause
Possible mechanical failure or human error during flight operations leading to ignition.Possible mechanical failure or human error during flight operations leading to ignition.Share on:
