On August 18, 2011, an AIRBUS A320 233 operated by Wizz Air Hungary Légiközlekedési Kft. was involved in an aviation accident near Stockholm-Skavsta Airport, Sweden. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
On August 18, 2011, Wizz Air Hungary Airbus A320-233 (HA-LPB) experienced a No. 1 engine undercowl fire during shutdown after landing at Stockholm-Skavsta Airport. Flames and smoke were observed; the Swedish Accident Investigation Board is investigating.
Incident Overview
On August 18, 2011, at approximately 2056 UTC, an Airbus A320-233, registration HA-LPB, operated by Wizz Air Hungary Légiközlekedési Kft, experienced a No. 1 engine undercowl fire during the shutdown sequence following landing at Stockholm-Skavsta Airport in Nyköping, Sweden. Witnesses reported flames emanating from the No. 1 engine and smoke observed at the No. 2 engine.
Investigation
The Swedish Accident Investigation Board (Statens haverikommission) has initiated an investigation into the event. Stefan Christensen has been designated as the Investigator-in-Charge. The board is collecting information and analyzing the circumstances surrounding the engine fire.
What happened in the 18 Aug 2011 AIRBUS A320 233 accident near Stockholm-Skavsta Airport, Sweden?
On August 18, 2011, Wizz Air Hungary Airbus A320-233 (HA-LPB) experienced a No. 1 engine undercowl fire during shutdown after landing at Stockholm-Skavsta Airport. Flames and smoke were observed; the Swedish Accident Investigation Board is investigating.
Were there any fatalities in the 18 Aug 2011 AIRBUS A320 233 accident?
No fatalities were recorded in this accident.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 18 Aug 2011 involved an AIRBUS A320 233, operated by Wizz Air Hungary Légiközlekedési Kft., at Stockholm-Skavsta Airport, Sweden.
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