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April 17, 1994 · British Aerospace BAE-146-200 BAE-146-20 · N609AW

Chicago, IL

Overview

Report Status
Factual report
Event Type
Incident
Date
April 17, 1994
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (72 uninjured)
Location
Chicago, IL
Aircraft
British Aerospace BAE-146-200 BAE-146-20
Tail Number
N609AW
Operator
United Express
Injuries
None
NTSB Number
CHI94IA134

During climb after takeoff the number two engine fire warning activated. The flight crew secured the engine and completed the emergency checklist. The captain declared an emergency and returned to the airport. After landing, the captain directed the first officer, and the fire department to visually inspect the number two engine. No fire damage was evident. The airplane was taxied to the gate and the passengers were deplaned. Examination of the engine revealed a loose fuel nozzle in the right hand fuel manifold on the number two engine.

Full Narrative

On April 17, 1994, at 1135 central daylight time, a British Aerospace BAe-146, N609AW, operated by Air Wisconsin, Inc., as United Express flight 5272, had a fire warning in the number-two engine during climb after departure from Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Chicago, Illinois. The flight crew shut down the engine, activated the fire extinguisher, declared an emergency, and landed at O'Hare without further incident. There were no injuries to the four crew members, or 68 passengers aboard the airplane. There was no emergency evacuation. The flight was a domestic passenger flight, operating under 14 CFR Part 121, from Chicago to Lexington, Kentucky. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time, and an IFR flight plan was filed. The captain stated he directed the first officer and the ground fire personnel to visually inspect the engine after the airplane cleared the runway. There was no sign of fire. The airplane was taxied to the gate, and the passengers were deplaned. When the number two engine was inspected, a loose fuel nozzle was found in the right hand fuel manifold. The fuel manifold was installed on this engine on February 5, 1994. The manifold had accrued 401 hours and 543 cycles since installation.

Flight

Event TypeIncident
Event Time11:35 CDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Aircraft FireIflt
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftBritish Aerospace BAE-146-200 BAE-146-20
Tail NumberN609AW
Aircraft CategoryAir
OperatorUnited Express
Operating RulePart 121
Engines4
Engine TypeTurbofan
Engine DetailsLycoming · ALF-502R-5 · Turbofan · 7000
Seats102

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (72 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured72
Total72
Crew 1Age 48 · First Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind310° @ 16 kt
Visibility12 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point55 / 30 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time15:50
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data