Incident Overview
Date: Saturday 11 January 1947
Aircraft Type: Douglas C-54A-DO (DC-4)
Owner/operator: Far East Air Transport
Registration Number: PI-C100
Location: 130 km W off Laoag, Philippines –
ÿ Pacific Ocean
Phase of Flight: En route
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 7 / Occupants: 42
Component Affected: No. 2 EngineNo. 2 Engine
Category: Accident
An in-flight fire in the no. 2 engine resulted in an emergency landing, necessitating the aircraft?s immediate evacuation.An in-flight fire in the no. 2 engine resulted in an emergency landing, necessitating the aircraft?s immediate evacuation.
Description
An in-flight fire in the no. 2 engine forced the crew to ditch the plane.
Primary Cause
Mechanical failure within the no. 2 engine.Mechanical failure within the no. 2 engine.Share on:
