Engine fire during climb in BAE AVRO 146RJ-100

No fatalities • Perth, Australia, Australia

A British Aerospace AVRO 146RJ-100 experienced an engine fire while climbing out of Perth, Australia.

What happened

On April 29, 2014, a BAE AVRO 14SO-RJ 100, operating as National Jet Express with registration VH-NJI, was in the climb phase of flight from Perth, Australia. During this ascent, the aircraft's No. 2 engine (the left inboard engine), a Honeywell LF507-1F turbofan, experienced a fire.

The crew subsequently returned the aircraft to Perth, where the flight concluded with an uneventful landing. There were no injuries resulting from the event.

Probable cause

The provided source does not state a probable cause.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 29 Apr 2014 BAE AVRO146RJ - 100 100 accident near Perth, Australia, Australia?

A British Aerospace AVRO 146RJ-100 experienced an engine fire while climbing out of Perth, Australia.

Were there any fatalities in the 29 Apr 2014 BAE AVRO146RJ - 100 100 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 29 Apr 2014 involved a BAE AVRO146RJ - 100 100, operated by National Jet Express, at Perth, Australia, Australia.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The provided source does not state a probable cause.

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