SH36, vicinity Marsa Brega Libya, 2000
SH36, vicinity Marsa Brega Libya, 2000
Summary
On 13 January 2000, a Shorts SD3-60 suffered a double engine failure on approach to Marsa Brega, Libya, attributed to failure to use engine anti-icing during flight in icing conditions. The aircraft ditched into the sea and was destroyed by impact forces.
Flight Details
Aircraft
Operator
Type of Flight
Public Transport (Passenger)
Flight Origin
Intended Destination
Take-off Commenced
Yes
Flight Airborne
Yes
Flight Completed
No
Phase of Flight
Descent
Location
Location - Airport
Airport
General
Tag(s)
Inadequate Aircraft Operator Procedures
HF
Tag(s)
Distraction,
Ineffective Monitoring,
Procedural non compliance
LOC
Tag(s)
Loss of Engine Power,
Environmental Factors
WX
Tag(s)
In Flight Icing - Turbine Engine
EPR
Tag(s)
“Emergency” declaration
Outcome
Damage or injury
Yes
Aircraft damage
Hull loss
Non-aircraft damage
No
Non-occupant Casualties
No
Occupant Injuries
Many occupants
Occupant Fatalities
Many occupants
Off Airport Landing
No
Ditching
Yes
Causal Factor Group(s)
Group(s)
Aircraft Operation
Safety Recommendation(s)
Group(s)
Aircraft Operation
Investigation Type
Type
Independent
Description
On 13 January 2000, A Shorts SD3-60 suffered a double engine failure on approach to Marsa Brega, Libya, attributed to failure to use engine anti-icing during flight in icing conditions. The aircraft ditched into the sea and was destroyed by impact forces.
Synopsis
The following extracts are taken from the Final Report of the Investigation Committee of the Libyan Civil Aviation Authorities (published by the Swiss BFU):
"A/C HB-AAM TOOK OFF FROM TRIPOLI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT ENROUTE TO MARSA BREGA AT 0929 UTC WITH 38 PAX PLUS 3 CREW MEMBERS WHILE THE A/C WAS AT FINAL APP. PREPARING FOR LANDING AT ABOUT 4.5 NM FROM THE AIRPORT, LEFT ENGINE FLAMED OUT FOLLOWED BY THE RIGHT ENGINE, THE A/C DITCHED IN THE SEA AND SANK IN FEW MINUTES"
The Report considered the causes of the accident to be:
- "MELTING OF ICE FORMED AT ENGINES INTAKE RESULTED IN WARE (water) INGESTION AND BOTH ENGINE FLAME OUT.
- FLIGHT CREW FAILED TO OPERATE ENGINE ANTI-ICING SYSTEM.
- FLIGHT CREW WERE BUSY WITH A DISCUSSION NOT RELEVANT TO THEIR FLIGHT OR THE A/C."
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Further Reading
For further information, see the full Accident Report
