On February 12, 1982, a DE Havilland DHC-6-100 (registration N80701) operated by Newair Flight, Inc. was involved in an aviation accident near Jamaica, NY. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive; 1 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
During cruise, a left engine experienced a power failure and fire. The crew secured the engine and discharged a fire extinguisher without effect. The fire extinguished itself during descent to JFK International. A normal single-engine landing followed; all passengers deplaned without injury. Investigation revealed fatigue failure of a compressor turbine blade.
Incident Summary
During cruise flight, the aircraft suffered a power failure and a fire in the left engine. The flight crew secured the affected engine and discharged a fire extinguisher, but the fire persisted. As the aircraft descended toward JFK International Airport, the fire ceased on its own. The crew conducted a normal single-engine landing. All passengers deplaned without any reported injuries.
Investigation Details
The subsequent investigation revealed that a compressor turbine blade had failed in fatigue. This failure led to damage to the power turbine blades, the power turbine vane ring, and the compressor turbine vane ring. The propeller reduction gearbox was also damaged. Investigators were unable to determine the origin and nature of the fatigue in the failed turbine blade. The blade had been installed at the time of an overhaul, approximately 843 hours prior to the incident.
What happened in the 12 Feb 1982 DE Havilland DHC-6-100 accident near Jamaica, NY?
During cruise, a left engine experienced a power failure and fire. The crew secured the engine and discharged a fire extinguisher without effect. The fire extinguished itself during descent to JFK International. A normal single-engine landing followed; all passengers deplaned without injury. Investigation revealed…
Were there any fatalities in the 12 Feb 1982 DE Havilland DHC-6-100 accident?
No fatalities were recorded in this accident.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 12 Feb 1982 involved a DE Havilland DHC-6-100, registration N80701, operated by Newair Flight, Inc., at Jamaica, NY.
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