Incident Overview
Date: xx Jun 2006
Aircraft Type: Fairchild SA227-DC Metro 23
Owner/operator: Sunshine Express Airlines
Registration Number: VH-SEY
Location: Brisbane International Airport, QLD (BNE) –
ÿ Australia
Phase of Flight: Standing
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 0
Component Affected: Cockpit BottomCockpit Bottom
Category: Other
A Metro 23 aircraft at Brisbane (BNE) experienced a catastrophic explosion due to flammable chemicals used inside the cockpit during maintenance. Power application ignited the chemicals, resulting in an explosion that blew out the cockpit bottom and injured the engineer.A Metro 23 aircraft at Brisbane (BNE) experienced a catastrophic explosion due to flammable chemicals used inside the cockpit during maintenance. Power application ignited the chemicals, resulting in an explosion that blew out the cockpit bottom and injured the engineer.
Description
The Metro 23 aircraft was undergoing maintenance at Brisbane (BNE) during which flammable chemicals were used inside the cockpit. Power was applied to the aircraft and the fumes ignited, causing an explosion that blew out the bottom of the cockpit and injuries to the engineer who switched on power. The engineer was thrown to the rear of the cabin by the blast.
Primary Cause
Flammable chemicals used inside the cockpit during maintenance.Flammable chemicals used inside the cockpit during maintenance.Share on:
