No fatalities

Emergency landing of twin-engine aircraft near Al-Mansuriya (YI-ABJ)

Al-Mansuriya, IraqFlight

On February 4, 1955, a De Havilland DH.104 Dove (registration YI-ABJ) operated by Iraqi Airways was involved in an aviation accident near Al-Mansuriya, Iraq in flight. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: An engine fire during the flight necessitated an emergency landing that resulted in the destruction of the aircraft. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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A twin-engine aircraft was forced to perform an emergency landing near Al-Mansuriya following an in-flight engine fire.

What happened

During a flight near Al-Mansuriya, the crew of a twin-engine aircraft encountered a critical mechanical failure when one of the engines ignited. This in-flight fire necessitated an immediate emergency descent and an attempt to land the plane safely.

As the situation progressed, the aircraft performed a crash landing in the vicinity of Al-Mansuriya. The impact resulted in the total destruction of the airframe. Despite the severity of the accident, there were zero fatalities as all individuals on board managed to evacuate the wreckage without injury.

Findings

Investigations into the incident determined that the primary factor leading to the crash was an engine fire that occurred while the aircraft was still in flight.

Probable cause

An engine fire during the flight necessitated an emergency landing that resulted in the destruction of the aircraft.