Engine fire caused Loganair flight to make emergency landing
The crew onboard issued a mayday alert and successfully extinguished the fire.
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Fortunately, no injuries were reported, and all passengers were safely evacuated upon landing.
According to a report by the Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB), the aircraft had departed Glasgow Airport at 11.30am.
Around 12.00pm, the pilot reported hearing a 'big thump' or 'muffled bang', immediately followed by the aircraft yawing to the left, prompting the autopilot to intervene.
The AAIB investigation revealed that the fire was caused by a fuel leak, the result of a loose fuel return line, which led to a blaze within the engine cowlings.
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In its findings, the AAIB stated: "Whilst in the cruise, the aircraft suffered a contained failure of the number one engine and a subsequent fire inside its cowlings due to a leak from the fuel return line which had become sufficiently loose following the engine failure to result in fuel leakage.
"The flight crew correctly followed the checklist procedures to shut down the engine, and the fire was extinguished.
"The aircraft landed without further incident.
"Although this is the only known instance of this fuel line becoming loose, the aircraft manufacturer has commenced a safety review to identify any possible safety actions which would further reduce the likelihood of leakage from the fuel return line."
A Loganair spokesperson said: "We acknowledge the report published this morning concerning an event from 2024.
"While the recommended actions are on the engine manufacturer, we will continue to work with all parties involved to support as is appropriate.
"We thank our pilots and cabin crew who acted in an exemplary manner. As always, the health and safety of our customers and staff are our highest priority.'
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