Incident Overview
Date: Wednesday 6 April 1949
Aircraft Type: Handley Page Hastings C.1
Owner/operator: Royal Air Force – RAF
Registration Number: TG534
Location: Schleswigland RAF Station (WBG) –
ÿ Germany
Phase of Flight: Standing
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants:
Component Affected: EngineEngine
Category: Accident
A fire ignited on the start of an aircraft during the Berlin airlift due to a fuel leak. The incident occurred during a critical phase of the operation.A fire ignited on the start of an aircraft during the Berlin airlift due to a fuel leak. The incident occurred during a critical phase of the operation.
Description
Caught fire on engine start up due to a fuel leak. The aircraft was taking part in the Berlin airlift.
Source of Information
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Fuel leak on an engine during start-up.Fuel leak on an engine during start-up.Share on:
