Engine fire warning on Hawker Siddeley HS125 at Port Harcourt

No fatalities • Port Harcourt, Nigeria

A flight crew declared an emergency and landed safely after receiving an engine fire warning during cruise flight.

What happened

On July 16, 2020, a Hawker Siddeley HS125 operated by Aero Contractors was in the cruise phase of flight when the crew received an audible fire warning for the number 1 (left) engine. The aircraft, registration 5N-BOO, is powered by two Honeywell TFE731 5R-1H turbofan engines.

In response to the warning, the flight crew declared an emergency. The aircraft subsequently completed an uneventful landing at Port Harcourt, Nigeria. There were no injuries resulting from the event.

Probable cause

not provided

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 16 Jul 2020 HAWKER SIDDELEY HS125 800SP accident near Port Harcourt, Nigeria?

A flight crew declared an emergency and landed safely after receiving an engine fire warning during cruise flight.

Were there any fatalities in the 16 Jul 2020 HAWKER SIDDELEY HS125 800SP accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 16 Jul 2020 involved a HAWKER SIDDELEY HS125 800SP, operated by Aero Contractors, at Port Harcourt, Nigeria.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

not provided

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