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BOMBARDIER INC DHC-8-402 near Belfast, N Ireland — 2014-12-16

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Date
2014-12-16
Location
Belfast, N Ireland, GB
Aircraft
BOMBARDIER INC DHC-8-402
Registration
G-FLBC
Category
Airplane
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

Investigated by a foreign authority; NTSB does not determine probable cause.

NTSB 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 PCoombs@aaib.gov.uk This report is for informational purposes only and contains only information released by or obtained from the United Kingdom.

NTSB coding

  • Fire/smoke (non-impact) · Enroute

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