We’re still collecting data for this aircraft. Routes appear once we’ve seen it fly enough times.
During the takeoff roll at Umeå Airport, at a speed of 50 knots, the crew heard a noise when the tower controller informed the crew that the aircraft was on fire. The crew aborted the takeoff and initiated an emergency braking procedure. The aircraft was stopped on runway and all seven occupants were able to evacuate within 15 seconds. The fire was extinguished but the aircraft was damaged beyond repair. Probable cause (official findings): It was determined that the low pressure compressor in t
IAI 1124 Westwind