Incident Overview
Date: Monday 28 May 2012
Aircraft Type: Saab 2000
Owner/operator: Carpatair
Registration Number: YR-SBJ
Location: Florence-Peretola Airport (FLR/LIRQ) –
ÿ Italy
Phase of Flight: Take off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 50
Component Affected: EngineEngine
Investigating Agency: ANSVANSV
Category: Accident

A Carpatair Saab 2000 aircraft experienced an engine fire at Florence, Italy, leading to an evacuation of six passengers. Investigation found no evidence of a fire.A Carpatair Saab 2000 aircraft experienced an engine fire at Florence, Italy, leading to an evacuation of six passengers. Investigation found no evidence of a fire.
Description
A Carpatair Saab 2000, flight 444, was evacuated at Florence, Italy following a flight deck indication of an engine fire. Six passengers suffered injuries in the evacuation, one of them had to be taken to the hospital. Investigation revealed no trace of a fire.
Source of Information
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