Ground fire of a De Havilland DH.89 Dragon Rapide in Zanzibar
Date & Time:
Sep 21, 1947
Registration:
VP-UAW
Survivors:
Yes
MSN:
6631
YOM:
1942
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
1
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
On start-up, the right engine caught fire. Both occupants were able to leave the aircraft that was partially destroyed by fire.
Probable cause:
Engine fire on start-up.
