Incident Overview
Date: Thursday 10 May 2007
Aircraft Type: Ilyushin Il-76TD
Owner/operator: Tenir Airlines
Registration Number: EX-093
Location: Pointe Noire Airport (PNR) –
ÿ Congo
Phase of Flight: Standing
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants:
Component Affected: The entire Il-76 freighter, specifically the cargo hold and electrical systems.The entire Il-76 freighter, specifically the cargo hold and electrical systems.
Category: Other
An Il-76 freighter experienced a fire while being loaded in preparation for a flight to Brazzaville (BZV).An Il-76 freighter experienced a fire while being loaded in preparation for a flight to Brazzaville (BZV).
Description
The Il-76 freighter caught fire on the ground while it was being loaded in preparation for a flight to Brazzaville (BZV).
Primary Cause
Possible ignition due to a spark or electrical fault during the loading process.Possible ignition due to a spark or electrical fault during the loading process.Share on:
