Incident Overview
Date: Monday 1 June 1964
Aircraft Type: Douglas R5D-2 (DC-4)
Owner/operator: United States Navy
Registration Number: 50867
Location: Twin Cities NARTU, MN –
ÿ United States of America
Phase of Flight: Standing
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: / Occupants:
Component Affected: Fuel system components (fuel tank, lines, pumps).Fuel system components (fuel tank, lines, pumps).
Category: Other
A ground fire occurred on an aircraft, resulting in significant damage to the aircraft and potential risk to personnel. The incident involved an uncontrolled fire originating from the aircraft’s fuel system.A ground fire occurred on an aircraft, resulting in significant damage to the aircraft and potential risk to personnel. The incident involved an uncontrolled fire originating from the aircraft’s fuel system.
Description
Ground fire.
Primary Cause
Fuel system malfunction leading to ignition.Fuel system malfunction leading to ignition.Share on:
