An Austrian-registered Shorts SC-7 Skyvan experienced a fuel leak during descent following an uncontained engine failure.
On April 8, 2015, a Shorts SC-7 Skyvan (registration OE-FDN), operated by Pink Aviation Services Gmbh, was in the descent phase of flight near Klatovy, Czech Republic. During this phase, the aircraft's right-hand engine experienced an uncontained failure of the No. 2 turbine wheel.
Debris from the failed turbine wheel struck the right-hand forward sidewall fuel cell, causing damage and subsequent fuel loss.
There were no injuries resulting from this event.
The provided source does not state an official probable cause.
An Austrian-registered Shorts SC-7 Skyvan experienced a fuel leak during descent following an uncontained engine failure.
No fatalities were recorded in this accident.
The accident on 8 Apr 2015 involved a SHORT BROTHERS & HARLAND LTD. SC-7 SKYVAN S3 3, operated by Pink Aviations Services Luftverkehrsunte, at Klatovy, Czech Republic, Czech Republic.
The provided source does not state an official probable cause.
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