Swift AT42 at Ostrava on Oct 31st 2023, engine fire
Last Update: January 24, 2024 / 20:26:58 GMT/Zulu time
Incident Facts
Date of incident
Oct 31, 2023
Classification
Incident
Cause
Engine fire
Airline
Swiftair
Flight number
WT-1907
Departure
Ostrava, Czech Republic
Destination
Cologne, Germany
Aircraft Registration
EC-IVP
Aircraft Type
ATR ATR-42
ICAO Type Designator
AT42
Czechia's UZPLN opened an investigation into the occurrence rated a serious incident.
The aircraft is still on the ground in Ostrava about 18 days later.
On Jan 24th 2024 the UZPLN reported during climb out of Ostrava the crew heard two loud bangs and received PACK 2 VALVE FAULT and ENG 2 BLEED FAULT indications. The autopilot disconnected, a master warning occurred and the right engine fire indication illuminated. The crew worked the related checklists, the fire indication ceased after the second fire bottle was discharged into the engine. A borescopic examination of the engine did not reveal any evidence of any leaks, the engine however showed signs of charring and indications of exposure to extremely high temperatures, the most severe damage was found in the area of the high pressure compressor and high pressure turbine. The engine was removed and sent to Canada for further examination. CVR and FDR were secured and are being analysed.
Incident Facts
Date of incident
Oct 31, 2023
Classification
Incident
Cause
Engine fire
Airline
Swiftair
Flight number
WT-1907
Departure
Ostrava, Czech Republic
Destination
Cologne, Germany
Aircraft Registration
EC-IVP
Aircraft Type
ATR ATR-42
ICAO Type Designator
AT42
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