Douglas DC-8 crash, Feb 8, 2006, Philadelphia
Douglas DC-8 accident on February 8, 2006 near Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States with no fatalities. Cause: An in-flight cargo fire of unknown...
- Date: February 8, 2006
- Aircraft: Douglas DC-8
- Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
- Cause: An in-flight cargo fire of unknown origin, most likely in containers in the main cargo compartment. The NTSB also cited inadequate certification of smoke and fire detection systems and the lack of an onboard fire suppression system.
A UPS DC-8-71F cargo flight from Atlanta to Philadelphia landed after a cargo smoke indication in the cockpit. The three crew evacuated after landing, and the aircraft and most of its cargo were destroyed by fire. The crew suffered minor injuries.