In-flight engine fire on L-410 UVP-LW YV1515

Incident Overview and Aircraft Details On August 30, 2025, an L-410 UVP-LW aircraft, registration YV1515, serial number 820840, operated by Aero Transportes del Caribe C.A., filed a flight plan from Los Roques Airport (SVRS) in the Francisco de Miranda Insular Territory to Simón Bolívar International Airport (SVMI) in La Guaira State. The aircraft carried 10 passengers and 2 crew members. The aircraft is a land-based twin-engine turboprop with fixed tricycle landing gear. It is powered by Walter M601D engines. The maximum takeoff weight is 6,400 kg. At the time of the incident, the aircraft held valid registration and airworthiness certificates issued by INAC, and its insurance was current. ## In-Flight Events After initial climb and reaching flight level 180, the crew observed an increase in inter-turbine temperature (ITT) and RPM variation on engine No. 2. The pilot in command reduced power to 70% NG to stabilize the temperature. A sudden temperature increase followed, accompanied by fire in the engine. The captain applied the Quick Reference Handbook (QRH) procedure to extinguish the fire. After confirming the fire was out, the captain shut down engine No. 2 and declared an emergency to Maiquetía Area Control Center. The flight continued on the planned route and landed without further incident. All passengers and crew were unharmed, and the aircraft sustained the engine-related damage described. ## Investigation and Findings The investigation included crew interviews, document requests from the operator and maintenance organization, photographic documentation, and visual inspection of the aircraft. The maintenance organization, OMAC No. 693 Caribe Centro de Mantenimiento C.A., performed the last scheduled maintenance. Findings indicated that the maintenance organization did not have the equipment for borescope inspection of this aircraft model. Engine No. 1 (Walter M601D, serial 854029) had 909.01 hours, while engine No. 2 (Walter M601D, serial 862002) had 7,473.16 hours. Technical literature was current, and maintenance control for the involved engine complied with the manufacturer's manual. No external engine failures were visible during inspection. Engine No. 2 was placed under JIAAC custody and sent to the state of manufacture for inspection to determine the probable cause. The investigation remains in the technical analysis phase, awaiting expert results for the final report.