BAE JETSTREAM3100
Buenos Aires, Argentina — June 16, 2016
Event Information
| Date | June 16, 2016 |
| Event Type | INC |
| Location | Buenos Aires, Argentina |
| Country | AR |
| Airport | Aeroparque Jorge Newbery |
| Highest Injury | — |
| NTSB Number | ENG16WA025 |
| Event ID | 20160627X11456 |
Aircraft
| Make | BAE |
| Model | JETSTREAM3100 |
| Registration # | LV-ZST |
| Operator | Macair Jet |
| Owner | Macair Jet |
| Category | AIR |
Conditions
| Light Condition | — |
| Weather | — |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Full Narrative
On June 16, 2016, a Jetstream BA-32, registration number LV-ZST, powered by Honeywell TPE331 turbo propeller engines experienced an engine fire during an engine test. The incident is being investigated by the Argentinian Junta de Investigacion de Accidentes de Aviacion Civil (JIAAC) and the NTSB was notified. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the JIAAC under the provisions of ICAO Annex 13 as the State of Manufacturer and Design of the engine.
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.