Aviation safety investigations & reports
Cessna 404, VH-BPM, Townsville QLD, 20 December 1985
Investigation number:
198503548
198503548
Status: Completed

Summary
As the pilot was applying power at the commencement of the take-off run, the right engine lost power. An explosion was then heard from the vicinity of the right engine. The pilot secured the engine and after stopping the aircraft, evacuated the passengers before leaving the aircraft himself. He then noticed a small fire under the right wing which he quelled with a fire extinguisher obtained from the aircraft. Investigation revealed a loose fuel line union in the right wing just outboard of the engine. This allowed fuel to leak into the wing where it pooled and the vapour was ignited by the hot exhaust gases. No record was found of any maintenance being carried out on the fuel line in question.
General details
Date: | 20 December 1985 | Investigation status: | Completed | ||
Time: | N/A | ||||
Location: | Townsville | ||||
State: | Queensland | ||||
Release date: | 06 February 1987 | Occurrence category: | Accident | ||
Report status: | Final | Highest injury level: | None |
Aircraft details
Aircraft manufacturer | Cessna Aircraft Company | |
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Aircraft model | 404 | |
Aircraft registration | VH-BPM | |
Type of operation | Charter | |
Damage to aircraft | Substantial | |
Departure point | Townsville QLD | |
Departure time | N/A | |
Destination | Palm Island QLD |