Incident Overview
Date: Sunday 11 December 1977
Aircraft Type: Douglas DC-8-33F
Owner/operator: Charlotte Aircraft Corp.
Registration Number: N8170A
Location: Lake City Municipal Airport, FL (LCQ) –
ÿ United States of America
Phase of Flight: Standing
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants:
Component Affected: The aircraft’s fuel system and electrical components.The aircraft’s fuel system and electrical components.
Category: Other
A Boeing 737-800 aircraft experienced a fire during refueling, resulting in complete destruction.A Boeing 737-800 aircraft experienced a fire during refueling, resulting in complete destruction.
Description
Destroyed by fire during refueling.
Primary Cause
Fire likely ignited due to an electrical malfunction during the refueling process.Fire likely ignited due to an electrical malfunction during the refueling process.Share on:
