Britten-Norman Islander crash, Feb 2, 1999, Porto Velho
Britten-Norman Islander accident on February 2, 1999 near Porto Velho, Rondônia, Brazil with no fatalities. Cause: The exact cause of the left engine...
- Date: February 2, 1999
- Aircraft: Britten-Norman Islander
- Location: Porto Velho, Rondônia, Brazil
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: Parked
- Cause: The exact cause of the left engine failure and fire is unknown. Findings also cite the pilot's lack of qualification on the type and maintenance not performed to procedures.
A Nortema Aerotaxi Islander was parked at Porto Velho preparing a cargo flight to Lábrea when its left engine caught fire during start-up. The fire spread to the left wing. Both occupants left the aircraft safely and it was destroyed by fire.