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Engine Fire Forces Emergency Landing at Banjarmasin (PK-IVX)

Banjarmasin-Syamsudin Noor, IndonesiaTakeoff (climb)

On August 28, 1992, a Vickers Viscount (registration PK-IVX) operated by Bouraq Indonesia Airlines was involved in an aviation accident near Banjarmasin-Syamsudin Noor, Indonesia during takeoff. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Failure and fire on engine n°2 for unknown reasons. 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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Aircraft registered PK-IVX
Aircraft registered PK-IVX. Photo: Richard Vandervord / CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

After takeoff, an engine fire led to an emergency landing at Banjarmasin-Syamsudin Noor Airport. The crew shut down the affected engine and all 77 occupants evacuated safely, though the aircraft was destroyed by fire.

Incident

Following takeoff from Banjarmasin-Syamsudin Noor Airport, the flight crew declared an emergency after detecting a fire on engine number 2. The crew shut down the affected engine and feathered its propeller before returning to the airport. The aircraft completed a normal landing and came to a stop on the main runway.

Evacuation and Fire

All 77 occupants evacuated the aircraft safely. The aircraft subsequently sustained fire damage and was destroyed.

Investigation

The official investigation determined the probable cause to be a failure and fire on engine number 2, for reasons that remain undetermined.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 28 Aug 1992 Vickers Viscount accident near Banjarmasin-Syamsudin Noor, Indonesia?

After takeoff, an engine fire led to an emergency landing at Banjarmasin-Syamsudin Noor Airport. The crew shut down the affected engine and all 77 occupants evacuated safely, though the aircraft was destroyed by fire.

Were there any fatalities in the 28 Aug 1992 Vickers Viscount accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 28 Aug 1992 involved a Vickers Viscount, registration PK-IVX, operated by Bouraq Indonesia Airlines, at Banjarmasin-Syamsudin Noor, Indonesia.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

Failure and fire on engine n°2 for unknown reasons.

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