IAI 1124 Westwind crash, Sep 21, 1992, Umeå
IAI 1124 Westwind accident on September 21, 1992 near Umeå, Västerbotten, Sweden with no fatalities. Cause: Fatigue cracking caused the low pressure...
- Date: September 21, 1992
- Aircraft: IAI 1124 Westwind
- Location: Umeå, Västerbotten, Sweden
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: Takeoff and climb
- Cause: Fatigue cracking caused the low pressure compressor fan disc of the right engine to burst, scattering debris that started a fire. Inadequate manufacturing control and weak crack follow-up inspection were contributing factors.
An Air Sweden IAI 1124 Westwind (SE-DLK) was taking off from Umeå for Arvidsjaur when the crew heard a noise and the tower reported a fire. The crew rejected the takeoff at about 50 knots, and all seven occupants left the aircraft within about 15 seconds. The fire was extinguished, but the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.