Incident Overview
Date: Wednesday 26 March 1986
Aircraft Type: Douglas DC-3A-405
Owner/operator: Swedair AB
Registration Number: SE-BSM
Location: over Hallsberg –
ÿ Sweden
Phase of Flight: En route
Status: Substantial
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 6
Component Affected: Battery installation systemBattery installation system
Investigating Agency: SHKSHK
Category: Accident
A fire occurred within the battery installation of an aircraft, resulting in the aircraft diverting from its planned route to a distant airport. The fire was caused by an incorrect installation of batteries, leading to a short circuit between the battery and the metal frame of the aircraft.A fire occurred within the battery installation of an aircraft, resulting in the aircraft diverting from its planned route to a distant airport. The fire was caused by an incorrect installation of batteries, leading to a short circuit between the battery and the metal frame of the aircraft.
Description
Fire in the battery installation. Incorrect installation (standard car batterys, not fixated), short circuit between battery and metal frame. Continued to the destination instead of landing at closest available airport. Repaired.
Source of Information
https://www.havkom.se/assets/reports/RL-1986_11-SE-BSM.pdfhttps://www.havkom.se/assets/reports/RL-1986_11-SE-BSM.pdfPrimary Cause
Incorrect battery installation and short circuit.Incorrect battery installation and short circuit.Share on:
