Aircraft fire and wing explosion during landing at King Salmon Airport

No fatalities • King Salmon, United States of America • Landing (descent or approach)

An aircraft experienced an engine fire and a wingtip explosion while landing at King Salmon Airport, resulting in the loss of the airframe.

What happened

During the landing phase at King Salmon Airport, the flight crew received a warning indicating a fire in the left engine. Simultaneously, an explosion occurred at the tip of the left wing. Following these events, the pilot lost control of the aircraft type, which subsequently veered off the runway. The plane eventually came to a stop while engulfed in flames.

There were two occupants on board during the incident. Both the pilot and the crew managed to evacuate the wreckage and escaped without any injuries. However, the impact and subsequent fire resulted in the aircraft being destroyed beyond repair.

Findings

Investigations into the accident identified a fire within the area of the left engine nacelle. Additionally, an explosion was noted at the extremity of the left wing tip. The specific reasons for the unexplained explosion and the origin of the engine fire could not be determined by investigators.

Probable cause

The exact cause of the engine fire and the wingtip explosion remained undetermined.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1980-07-05 Fairchild C-119 Flying Boxcar accident near King Salmon, United States of America?

An aircraft experienced an engine fire and a wingtip explosion while landing at King Salmon Airport, resulting in the loss of the airframe.

Were there any fatalities in the 1980-07-05 Fairchild C-119 Flying Boxcar accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1980-07-05 involved a Fairchild C-119 Flying Boxcar, registration N90268, operated by Gifford Aviation, at King Salmon, United States of America.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The exact cause of the engine fire and the wingtip explosion remained undetermined.

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