You can contribute by submitting additional or updated information.
| Date: | Thursday 29 May 1997 |
| Time: | 06:48 |
| Type: |  British Aerospace BAe-146-200A |
| Owner/operator: | Air France Express, opb CityJet |
| Registration: | G-OWLD |
| MSN: | E2031 |
| Year of manufacture: | 1985 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 52 |
| Other fatalities: | 0 |
| Aircraft damage: | None |
| Location: | London-City Airport (LCY/EGLC) -
 United Kingdom
|
| Phase: | Landing |
| Nature: | Passenger - Scheduled |
| Departure airport: | Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG/LFPG) |
| London-City Airport (LCY/EGLC) | |
| Investigating agency: | AAIB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The aircraft was engaged on a revenue flight from Charles de Gaulle Airport, Paris, to London City Airport. The flight proceeded normally until touchdown when a No 1 engine fire warning occurred. Both fire bottles were fired and the fire warning bell was cancelled. The aircraft was brought to a full stop on the runway and the commander directed the cabin crew to initiate an evacuation as the engines were shut down and the relevant checklist items completed. The aircraft was evacuated without injury and the Airport Fire Service was rapidly on the scene. After visual confirmation that there had been no fire, the aircraft was taxied to the ramp.
Accident investigation:
 |
|
Sources:
https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/5422fc1f40f0b61346000921/dft_avsafety_pdf_502387.pdf
https://www.jetphotos.com/photo/9011375 (Photo)
History of this aircraft
Other occurrences involving this aircraft
| 19 October 2013 | RP-C5525 | SkyJet Airlines | 0 | Balesin Airstrip |  |
sub |
| Runway excursion | ||||||
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 13-Apr-2025 06:05 | Justanormalperson | Added |
| 13-Apr-2025 06:06 | ASN | Updated [Narrative, Accident report, ] |
Corrections or additions? ... Edit this accident description
The Aviation Safety Network is an exclusive service provided by:
Quick Links:
| ASN Home | Send Correction / Feedback |
| FSF Home | Disclaimer | Copyright |
| Contact Us | Privacy Policy |
| Press / Media |
CONNECT WITH US:
©2025 Flight Safety Foundation