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December 16, 2014 · Bombardier DHC-8-402 402 · G-FLBC
Belfast, N Ireland, GB
Overview
Report Status
Factual report
Event Type
Incident
Date
December 16, 2014
Location
Belfast, N Ireland, GB
Aircraft
Bombardier DHC-8-402 402
Tail Number
G-FLBC
Operator
Flybe
NTSB Number
ENG15RA010
On December 16, 2014, about 1839 UTC, a DeHavilland DHC-8-400Q, powered by two Pratt & Whitney Canada (PWC) PW150A turboprop engines, experienced an engine casing burn-through and in-flight shutdown near Belfast International Airport. Belfast, N. Ireland. There were no injuries to the 80 crew and passengers aboard and minor damage to the airplane. The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the United Kingdom. Further information may be obtained from: Mr. Peter Coombs Senior Inspector of Accidents Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB), UK Tele: 01252 510300 Cell: 07860 515924 PCoombs@aaib.gov.uk This report is for informational purposes only and contains only information released by or obtained from the United Kingdom.
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On December 16, 2014, about 1839 UTC, a DeHavilland DHC-8-400Q, powered by two Pratt & Whitney Canada (PWC) PW150A turboprop engines, experienced an engine casing burn-through and in-flight shutdown near Belfast International Airport. Belfast, N. Ireland. There were no injuries to the 80 crew and passengers aboard and minor damage to the airplane. The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the United Kingdom. Further information may be obtained from: Mr. Peter Coombs Senior Inspector of Accidents Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB), UK Tele: 01252 510300 Cell: 07860 515924 PCoombs@aaib.gov.uk This report is for informational purposes only and contains only information released by or obtained from the United Kingdom.
Flight
Event TypeIncident
Event Time18:39 UTC
Nearest Airport0nm
Aircraft FireIflt
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBombardier DHC-8-402 402
Tail NumberG-FLBC
Aircraft CategoryAir
OperatorFlybe
Engines2
Engine TypeTurboprop
Engine DetailsPratt & Whitney Canada · PW150A · Turboprop · 0 | Pratt & Whitney Canada · PW150A · Turboprop · 0
Seats78
People & Injuries
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total0
Conditions
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0