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ACCIDENT of SX-AJX Airplane on 29/03/2016

Report Tittle number:

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Safety Publication Type:

Final Synoptic Report

Occurence CLASS:

ACCIDENT

Flight Phase:

Standing

Most Serious Injury:

No injury

Highest Damage to aircraft:

Substantial damage

Location of Occurence:

Airport of Megara (LGMG)

Local Occurence Date:

29/03/2016

Local Occurence Time:

18:50

UTC Time of Occurence:

15:50

Involved aircraft(s) Category(ies):

Airplane

Aircraft Category Classification:

Small / Light

Category(ies) of aircraft Maximum Take-off Weight

0 - 2250 Kg

Aircraft Registration:

SX-AJX

Aircraft Manufacturer:

CESSNA AIRCRAFT COMPANY

State of Manufacture

United States of America (USA)

Aircraft Model:

C-172 L

Nationality:

Hellenic

Owner:

Airclub of Arkadia

Operator:

Airclub of Arkadia

Operation Type:

Non Commercial: General Aviation / Private / Business

Includes Safety Recommendations?

YES

Relevant Safety Recommendations:

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Summary:

On Tuesday, March 29, 2016, during the Refueling process of a private C172L airplane performed by a pilot, at LGMG airport General Aviation Apron (MEGARA-Attica-Greece), a fire started from the filling point of the aircraft and then spread into his cabin. The fire was extinguished by the Airport firefighting vehicle of the Civil Aviation Authority. None of the people near the aircraft was injured. The plane suffered substancial damage.

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