Incident Overview
Date: Saturday 8 April 1961
Aircraft Type: Douglas C-47B-35-DK (DC-3)
Owner/operator: Papuan Airlines
Registration Number: VH-PAT
Location: Bereina Airport (BEA) –
ÿ Papua New Guinea
Phase of Flight: Landing
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 3
Component Affected: CargoCargo
Category: Accident
A cargo flight experienced an emergency landing due to an uncontrolled fire originating from cargo, triggered by incorrectly packed chemicals. The fire rapidly escalated, leading to a potential loss of control and a landing at Bereina.A cargo flight experienced an emergency landing due to an uncontrolled fire originating from cargo, triggered by incorrectly packed chemicals. The fire rapidly escalated, leading to a potential loss of control and a landing at Bereina.
Description
During a cargo flight, while en route at 12000 feet, smoke was seen coming from the cargo, forcing the flight crew to carry out an emergency landing. Immediately after landing at Bereina an uncontrollable fire developed. The fire was probably caused by incorrectly packed chemicals.
Source of Information
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article133976799http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article133976799Primary Cause
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