Incident Overview
Date: Thursday 11 April 2002
Aircraft Type: Hawker Siddeley HS-748-225 Srs. 2A
Owner/operator: Emerald Airways
Registration Number: G-ATMJ
Location: Isle of Man-Ronaldsway Airport (IOM) –
ÿ United Kingdom
Phase of Flight: Standing
Status: Substantial, repaired
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants:
Component Affected: The engine engine component.The engine engine component.
Category: Other
An engine experienced a fire during a run-up test on an aircraft. The fire was a significant event requiring immediate investigation.An engine experienced a fire during a run-up test on an aircraft. The fire was a significant event requiring immediate investigation.
Description
An engine caught fire during an run-up test.
Primary Cause
Possible ignition of a flammable material within the engine component due to high operating temperatures or a mechanical defect.Possible ignition of a flammable material within the engine component due to high operating temperatures or a mechanical defect.Share on:
