Incident Overview
Date: Tuesday 4 December 1951
Aircraft Type: Grumman G-73 Mallard
Owner/operator: Canadian Veneers Ltd.
Registration Number: CF-GPA
Location: Saint John Airport, NB (YSJ –
ÿ Canada
Phase of Flight: Take off
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2
Component Affected: Aircraft engine and/or fuel system.Aircraft engine and/or fuel system.
Category: Accident
A passenger aircraft experienced a catastrophic fire during takeoff, resulting in the loss of both the passenger and pilot. The aircraft was caught in flames and escaped with no injuries.A passenger aircraft experienced a catastrophic fire during takeoff, resulting in the loss of both the passenger and pilot. The aircraft was caught in flames and escaped with no injuries.
Description
Crashed on takeoff and caught fire. The passenger, an industrialist and his pilot escaped unhurt.
Source of Information
http://www.goodall.com.au/grumman-amphibians/grummanmallard.pdfhttp://www.goodall.com.au/grumman-amphibians/grummanmallard.pdfPrimary Cause
Fire during takeoff.Fire during takeoff.Share on:
