Narrative:A Douglas DC-3, N136FS, operated by Four Star Air Cargo, was substantially damaged after experiencing a cockpit fire during taxi at San Juan-Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport (SJU), Puerto Rico. The four crewmembers were not injured.
According to an FAA inspector, the airplane was taxiing to the runway when the pilots observed a fire emanating from behind the instrument panel. As the pilots were shutting down the engines, they became overwhelmed with fire and smoke, and quickly exited the airplane along with the two cargo handlers. The fire subsequently consumed a large portion of the airplane before it was extinguished.
Probable Cause:
Probable Cause: "Worn electrical wires and a fuel pressure indicating system hose, which resulted in a ground fire during taxi."
Accident investigation:
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Investigating agency: | NTSB |
Status: | Investigation completed |
Duration: | 197 days (7 months) | Accident number: | ERA09LA266 | Download report: | Summary report
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Classification:
Damaged on the ground
Sources:
» Se incendia avión justo antes de despegar en aeropuerto LMM (Primera Hora, 26-4-2009)
» NTSB
Photos
accident date:
26-04-2009type: Douglas DC-3C
registration: N136FS
accident date:
26-04-2009type: Douglas DC-3C
registration: N136FS
accident date:
26-04-2009type: Douglas DC-3C
registration: N136FS
accident date:
26-04-2009type: Douglas DC-3C
registration: N136FS
Map
This map shows the airport of departure and the intended destination of the flight. The line between the airports does
not display the exact flight path.
Distance from San Juan-Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport to Saint Thomas-Cyril E. King Airport as the crow flies is 108 km (68 miles).
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.