BOMBARDIER INC DHC-8-402
Belfast, N Ireland, December 16, 2014
Event Information
| Date | December 16, 2014 |
| Event Type | INC |
| Location | Belfast, N Ireland |
| Country | UK |
| Highest Injury | - |
| NTSB Number | ENG15RA010 |
| Event ID | 20150219X20932 |
Aircraft
| Make | BOMBARDIER INC |
| Model | DHC-8-402 |
| Registration # | G-FLBC |
| Operator | FLYBE LTD |
| Owner | FLYBE LTD |
| Category | AIR |
Conditions
| Light Condition | - |
| Weather | - |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Full Narrative
On December 16, 2014, about 1839 UTC, a DeHavilland DHC-8-400Q, powered by two Pratt & Whitney Canada (PWC) PW150A turboprop engines, experienced an engine casing burn-through and in-flight shutdown near Belfast International Airport. Belfast, N. Ireland. There were no injuries to the 80 crew and passengers aboard and minor damage to the airplane.
The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the United Kingdom. Further information may be obtained from:
Mr. Peter Coombs
Senior Inspector of Accidents
Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB), UK
Tele: 01252 510300
Cell: 07860 515924
[email protected]
This report is for informational purposes only and contains only information released by or obtained from the United Kingdom.
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.