De Havilland Canada DHC-6 300 Twin Otter, C-FAKB, 24 February 2010

From:
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
Published
10 December 2014
Category:
Commercial - fixed wing
Report type:
Bulletin - Field investigation
Date of occurrence:
24 February 2010
Aircraft type:
De Havilland Canada DHC-6 300 Twin Otter
Location:
London Gatwick Airport
Registration:
C-FAKB

De Havilland Canada DHC-6 300 Twin Otter, C-FAKB

Summary:

During a ferry flight from Calgary, Canada to the Maldives, an electrical fire started in the power distribution and generator control box located in the roof of the passenger cabin. The crew isolated the electrical systems and successfully diverted to London Gatwick Airport. The source of the fire was traced to the left generator reverse current relay, which was found to have a different part number to the relays authorised for use on the DHC-6 series of aircraft. Five Safety Recommendations were made.

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Published 10 December 2014