Maldivian DH8B at Hanimaadhoo on Jan 18th 2022, windshield catches fire before takeoff
Last Update: January 18, 2022 / 18:31:14 GMT/Zulu time
Incident Facts
Date of incident
Jan 18, 2022
Classification
Incident
Airline
Maldivian Air Taxi
Departure
Hanimaadhoo, Maldives
Destination
Male, Maldives
Aircraft Type
De Havilland DHC-8-200 Dash 8
ICAO Type Designator
DH8B
Maldivian operates two Dash 8-200s: 8Q-AMD and 8Q-IAQ.
The airline reported: "While on runway preparing for take off from HAQ, a fire incident occurred and windshield of co-pilot side was cracked. An immediate evacuation was done on the runway. HAQ airport Fire and rescue services attended to aircraft immediately. All 35 Pax and Crew on board was evacuated immediately."
Incident Facts
Date of incident
Jan 18, 2022
Classification
Incident
Airline
Maldivian Air Taxi
Departure
Hanimaadhoo, Maldives
Destination
Male, Maldives
Aircraft Type
De Havilland DHC-8-200 Dash 8
ICAO Type Designator
DH8B
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