Cockpit fire during approach to Constanţa-Mihail Kogălniceanu Airport

No fatalities • Constanţa-Mihail Kogălniceanu, Romania • Landing (descent or approach)

An aircraft experienced a cockpit fire while on final approach at Constanţa-Mihail Kogălniceanu Airport, resulting in an emergency landing and subsequent destruction by fire.

What happened

During the final approach phase to Constanţa-Mihail Kogălniceanu Airport, a fire broke out within the cockpit of the aircraft. Despite the presence of flames in the flight deck, the crew managed to maintain control and proceed with the landing sequence on runway 18/36.

Upon reaching the runway surface, the pilot-in-command executed emergency braking maneuvers to bring the plane to a halt. Following the successful stop, all six occupants were able to exit the aircraft safely. However, shortly after the evacuation, the airplane was consumed by fire and destroyed.

Findings

Investigations into the incident identified an in-flight fire in the cockpit as the primary event, though the specific origin or trigger for the blaze remains undetermined.

Probable cause

The cause of the cockpit fire during the approach remains unknown.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1978-08-28 Antonov AN-24 accident near Constanţa-Mihail Kogălniceanu, Romania?

An aircraft experienced a cockpit fire while on final approach at Constanţa-Mihail Kogălniceanu Airport, resulting in an emergency landing and subsequent destruction by fire.

Were there any fatalities in the 1978-08-28 Antonov AN-24 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1978-08-28 involved a Antonov AN-24, registration YR-AMV, operated by Romanian Government, at Constanţa-Mihail Kogălniceanu, Romania.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The cause of the cockpit fire during the approach remains unknown.

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