Incident Overview
Date: xx Jan 1985
Aircraft Type: Douglas DC-4
Owner/operator: BIF Air Inc
Registration Number: N88939
Location: near South Caicos International Airport (XSC) –
ÿ Turks and Caicos Islands
Phase of Flight: Approach
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: / Occupants:
Component Affected: Aircraft engine and fuel system components.Aircraft engine and fuel system components.
Category: Accident
A small aircraft experienced a fire during approach, resulting in a catastrophic crash.A small aircraft experienced a fire during approach, resulting in a catastrophic crash.
Description
Crashed on approach and destroyed by fire.
Primary Cause
Possible fuel vapor loss or ignition due to atmospheric conditions during approach.Possible fuel vapor loss or ignition due to atmospheric conditions during approach.Share on:
