Engine fire during shutdown at Stockholm-Skavsta Airport

No fatalities • Stockholm-Skavsta Airport, Sweden

An Airbus A320 experienced an engine fire and smoke following its landing at Stockholm-Skavsta Airport.

What happened

On August 18, 2011, at approximately 2056 UTC, an Airbus 320-233, registration HA-LPB, operated by Wizz Air Hungary Légiközlekedési Kft, was involved in an incident at Stockholm-Skavsta Airport in Nyköping, Sweden. Following the landing, the aircraft experienced an undercowl fire in the No. 1 engine during the shutdown process. During the event, flames were observed at the No. 1 engine, and smoke was reported coming from the No. 2 engine. There were no injuries resulting from this event.

Probable cause

not provided

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 18 Aug 2011 AIRBUS A320 233 accident near Stockholm-Skavsta Airport, Sweden?

An Airbus A320 experienced an engine fire and smoke following its landing at Stockholm-Skavsta Airport.

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 a AIRBUS A320 233, operated by Wizz Air Hungary Légiközlekedési Kft., at Stockholm-Skavsta Airport, Sweden.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

not provided

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