Narrative:
The Metro 23 aircraft was undergoing maintenance at Brisbane (BNE) during which flammable chemicals were used inside the cockpit. Power was applied to the aircraft and the fumes ignited, causing an explosion that blew out the bottom of the cockpit and injuries to the engineer who switched on power. The engineer was thrown to the rear of the cabin by the blast.
Damaged on the ground
accident date: ??-06-2006
type: Swearingen SA227-DC Metro 23
registration: VH-KDT
| Status: | Information is only available from news, social media or unofficial sources |
| Date: | XX JUN 2006 |
| Type: |  Fairchild SA227-DC Metro 23 |
| Operator: | Sunshine Express Airlines |
| Registration: | VH-SEY |
| MSN: | DC-800B |
| First flight: | 1992 |
| Engines: | 2 Garrett TPE331-12U-701G |
| Crew: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 0 |
| Passengers: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 0 |
| Total: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 0 |
| Aircraft damage: | Damaged beyond repair |
| Location: | Brisbane International Airport, QLD (BNE) ( Australia)
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| Phase: | Standing (STD) |
| Nature: | - |
| Departure airport: | - |
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The Metro 23 aircraft was undergoing maintenance at Brisbane (BNE) during which flammable chemicals were used inside the cockpit. Power was applied to the aircraft and the fumes ignited, causing an explosion that blew out the bottom of the cockpit and injuries to the engineer who switched on power. The engineer was thrown to the rear of the cabin by the blast.
Classification:
Hangar / ground fireDamaged on the ground
Sources:
» Ben S. (E-mail 26-8-2007)Photos
accident date: ??-06-2006
type: Swearingen SA227-DC Metro 23
registration: VH-KDT
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