Incident Overview
On December 16, 2014, at approximately 1839 UTC, a DeHavilland DHC-8-400Q aircraft experienced an engine casing burn-through followed by an in-flight shutdown near Belfast International Airport in Belfast, Northern Ireland. The aircraft was powered by two Pratt & Whitney Canada PW150A turboprop engines.
Occupants and Damage
The aircraft was carrying 80 crew and passengers. No injuries were reported. The airplane sustained minor damage as a result of the incident.
Investigation
The incident is under investigation by the United Kingdom's Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB). The AAIB has designated Senior Inspector of Accidents Peter Coombs as the lead investigator. Further information can be obtained by contacting Mr. Coombs via telephone at 01252 510300, mobile at 07860 515924, or email at [email protected].