On 18 Aug 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.
