Incident Overview
Date: Monday 20 August 1945
Aircraft Type: Douglas Dakota IV (DC-3)
Owner/operator: Royal Air Force – RAF
Registration Number: KN429
Location: Cagliari-Elmas Airport (CAG) –
ÿ Italy
Phase of Flight: Landing
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: / Occupants:
Component Affected: Left engineLeft engine
Category: Accident
A Douglas Dakota IV, operated by 187 Sqn RAF, experienced an engine fire following touchdown due to a fuel leak caused by a malfunctioning extinguisher. The left engine ignited.A Douglas Dakota IV, operated by 187 Sqn RAF, experienced an engine fire following touchdown due to a fuel leak caused by a malfunctioning extinguisher. The left engine ignited.
Description
The Douglas Dakota IV, operated by 187 Sqn RAF, turned back to Cagliari-Elmas Airport, Italy due to engine problems. Just after touchdown the left engine caught fire due to a fuel leak because the engine’s extinguisher didn’t work properly.
Primary Cause
Fuel leak from a malfunctioning extinguisher on the left engine.Fuel leak from a malfunctioning extinguisher on the left engine.Share on:
