Narrative:
At 1000 feet after takeoff (from runway 28R) the no. 4 engine failed and caught fire. Because the propeller continued to windmill, the flames were fed with engine oil. An emergency landing was carried out on runway 28R. The fire was extinguished, but the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
accident date: 22-01-1970
type: Vickers 814 Viscount
registration: D-ANOL
| Status: | |
| Date: | Thursday 22 January 1970 |
| Type: |  Vickers 814 Viscount |
| Operator: | British Midland Airways - BMA |
| Registration: | G-AWXI |
| MSN: | 339 |
| First flight: | 1958 |
| Crew: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 4 |
| Passengers: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 34 |
| Total: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 38 |
| Aircraft damage: | Damaged beyond repair |
| Location: | London-Heathrow Airport (LHR) ( United Kingdom)
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| Phase: | Landing (LDG) |
| Nature: | Domestic Scheduled Passenger |
| Departure airport: | London-Heathrow Airport (LHR/EGLL), United Kingdom |
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At 1000 feet after takeoff (from runway 28R) the no. 4 engine failed and caught fire. Because the propeller continued to windmill, the flames were fed with engine oil. An emergency landing was carried out on runway 28R. The fire was extinguished, but the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Classification:
Forced landing on runway
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accident date: 22-01-1970
type: Vickers 814 Viscount
registration: D-ANOL
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