Incident Overview
Date: Friday 17 March 2006
Aircraft Type: Learjet 45
Location: Gatwick –
ÿ United Kingdom
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants:
Component Affected: EngineEngine
Category: Accident
An aircraft experienced a sudden and uncontrolled spin due to a malfunctioning engine, resulting in serious injuries to the captain and handling agent.An aircraft experienced a sudden and uncontrolled spin due to a malfunctioning engine, resulting in serious injuries to the captain and handling agent.
Description
While receiving catering with one engine running, the second engine started automatically. The aircraft spun 180 degrees despite the brake chocks. The captain and the handling agent were seriously injured.
Primary Cause
Automatic engine start with a malfunctioning engine.Automatic engine start with a malfunctioning engine.Share on:
