Incident Overview
Date: Tuesday 18 June 1946
Aircraft Type: Douglas DC-3-268B
Owner/operator: Aer Lingus
Registration Number: EI-ACA
Location: near Shannon –
ÿ Ireland
Phase of Flight: Initial climb
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 19
Component Affected: EngineEngine
Category: Accident
A no. 1 engine fire occurred shortly after takeoff, necessitating an immediate forced landing at a swampy area approximately one mile outside the airport. The crew successfully executed the landing.A no. 1 engine fire occurred shortly after takeoff, necessitating an immediate forced landing at a swampy area approximately one mile outside the airport. The crew successfully executed the landing.
Description
A no. 1 engine fire shortly after takeoff forced the crew to carry out a forced landing in a swampy patch, 1 mile outside the airport.
Primary Cause
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