Accident
Last updated: 22 May 2013
| Status: | Definitief |
| Datum: | 24 MRT 1967 |
| Tijd: | 15:00 |
| Type: | Douglas C-47A-70-DL |
| Luchtvaartmaatschappij: | Amerine Turkey Breeding Farms |
| Registratie: | N54370 |
| Constructienummer: | 19220 |
| Bouwjaar: | 1943 |
| Motoren: | 2 Pratt & Whitney R-1830-92 |
| Bemanning: | slachtoffers: 0 / inzittenden: 2 |
| Passagiers: | slachtoffers: 0 / inzittenden: 0 |
| Totaal: | slachtoffers: 0 / inzittenden: 2 |
| Schade: | Afgeschreven |
| Gevolgen: | Written off (damaged beyond repair) |
| Plaats: | Merced-Castle AFB, CA (MER) (Verenigde Staten)
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| Fase: | Kruisvlucht (ENR) |
| Soort vlucht: | Zaken |
| Vliegveld van vertrek: | ? |
| ? |
Fuel leaking from the APU ignited and set fire to cargo, causing an in-flight fire. An intentional wheels up emergency landing was carried out. The fuel leak resulted from inadequate maintenance and inspection.
PROBABLE CAUSES:
powerplant - fuel system: lines and fittings
miscellaneous acts,conditions - leak/leakage
personnel - maintenance,servicing,inspection: inadequate maintenance and inspection
FACTORS:
miscellaneous acts, conditions - fire in cabin,cockpit,baggage compartment
miscellaneous acts, conditions - deteriorated Bronnen:
» NTSB File 2-0106
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This information is not presented as the Flight Safety Foundation or the Aviation Safety Network’s opinion as to the cause of the accident. It is preliminary and is based on the facts as they are known at this time.
