Incident Overview
On February 24, 2010, a De Havilland DHC-6 300 Twin Otter, registration C-FAKB, was conducting a ferry flight from Calgary, Canada, to the Maldives. During the flight, an electrical fire occurred in the power distribution and generator control box located in the roof of the passenger cabin. The crew promptly isolated the electrical systems and successfully diverted the aircraft to London Gatwick Airport.
Investigation Findings
Post-incident examination traced the source of the fire to the left generator reverse current relay. This relay was found to have a part number different from the relays authorized for use on the DHC-6 series of aircraft. The investigation is being conducted by the United Kingdom Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB).
Aircraft and Operator Information
The aircraft involved was a De Havilland DHC-6 300 Twin Otter. The operator and other specific details were not disclosed in the available information. The ferry flight originated in Calgary, Canada, with the intended destination being the Maldives.