Incident Overview
Date: Wednesday 31 July 1963
Aircraft Type: Douglas C-133A Cargomaster
Owner/operator: United States Air Force – USAF
Registration Number: 56-2005
Location: Dover AFB, DE (DOV) –
ÿ United States of America
Phase of Flight: Standing
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants:
Component Affected: Aircraft fuel system components.Aircraft fuel system components.
Category: Other
A fire occurred during a ground crew operation following fuel overflow and spill, resulting in significant damage to the aircraft.A fire occurred during a ground crew operation following fuel overflow and spill, resulting in significant damage to the aircraft.
Description
Destroyed in fire when ground crew allowed fuel to overflow and spill to the ground. Fuel ignited by spark from GTU. Damaged beyond repair.
Primary Cause
Fuel overflow and spill ignited by a spark from a Ground-Based Triggering Unit (GTU).Fuel overflow and spill ignited by a spark from a Ground-Based Triggering Unit (GTU).Share on:
