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    The document summarizes an aircraft incident report from the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines regarding the explosion of the left wing of a Hawker Beechcraft BE95 aircraft, registration RP-C484, that was conducting run-up and taxi operations at Lubang Airport on March 6, 2009. The probable cause was determined to be venting of fuel vapors within the wing that ignited upon contact with hot engine parts. Safety recommendations include checking aircraft for cracks, leaks and loose fittings per Airworthiness Directives, adding slippage marks or torque marks to fittings, and observing fittings for moisture which could indicate leakage.

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    The document summarizes an aircraft incident report from the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines regarding the explosion of the left wing of a Hawker Beechcraft BE95 aircraft, registration RP-C484, that was conducting run-up and taxi operations at Lubang Airport on March 6, 2009. The probable cause was determined to be venting of fuel vapors within the wing that ignited upon contact with hot engine parts. Safety recommendations include checking aircraft for cracks, leaks and loose fittings per Airworthiness Directives, adding slippage marks or torque marks to fittings, and observing fittings for moisture which could indicate leakage.

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    The document summarizes an aircraft incident report from the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines regarding the explosion of the left wing of a Hawker Beechcraft BE95 aircraft, registration RP-C484, that was conducting run-up and taxi operations at Lubang Airport on March 6, 2009. The probable cause was determined to be venting of fuel vapors within the wing that ignited upon contact with hot engine parts. Safety recommendations include checking aircraft for cracks, leaks and loose fittings per Airworthiness Directives, adding slippage marks or torque marks to fittings, and observing fittings for moisture which could indicate leakage.

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    The document summarizes an aircraft incident report from the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines regarding the explosion of the left wing of a Hawker Beechcraft BE95 aircraft, registration RP-C484, that was conducting run-up and taxi operations at Lubang Airport on March 6, 2009. The probable cause was determined to be venting of fuel vapors within the wing that ignited upon contact with hot engine parts. Safety recommendations include checking aircraft for cracks, leaks and loose fittings per Airworthiness Directives, adding slippage marks or torque marks to fittings, and observing fittings for moisture which could indicate leakage.

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    CIVIL AVIATION AUTHORITY OF THE PHILIPPINES

    Aircraft Accident Investigation and Inquiry Board


    Aircraft Incident Report

    BASIC INFORMATION

    Aircraft Registration No. : RP-C484


    Manufacturer : Hawker Beechcraft
    Model / Serial No. : BE95 / TD-138
    Owner / Name of Operator : Airlink International Aviation College
    Date/Time of Incident : 6 March 2009/ about 1500H (Local)
    Type of Operation : General Aviation
    Phase of Operation : Run-up and Taxi
    Place of Incident : Lubang Airport, Occidental Mindoro
    Type of Incident : Explosion of aircraft left wing

    EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

    On or about 1710H (local time), March 06, 2009, RP-c484, A Hawker Beechcraft BE95,
    piloted by Capt. Bayani R. Belale, Jr. together with four (4) AMT students was conducting
    run-up and taxi at Lubang Airport, Lubang, Mindoro. During the course of the aircraft taxi an
    explosion was heard by the Pilot on the left side of the aircraft. Initially the Pilot though that
    it was the wheel exploding, but it was quickly brought to his attention by his student that it
    was actually the wing which exploded, immediately the Pilot ordered the evacuation of the
    aircraft to his students, make the necessary emergency shutdown procedures and then ask for
    immediate assistance.

    PROBABLE CAUSE

    The probable cause of the accident is the venting of fuel vapors within the wing filling its
    cavities, which in turn flowed inwards towards the engine due to the wing dihedral and
    igniting due to contact by hot engine parts or engine exhaust.

    Investigation Report RP-C484 Page 1 of 2


    SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS

     To prevent the recurrence of similar accident in the future, all operators of similar
    system design must check for any sign of cracks, leaks and loosening of such
    fittings and connections as directed and describe in Airworthiness Directives 78-
    05-06 (Pls. see Appendix H), this includes procedures on integrity test on fuel
    vent system;

     To further the operational safety, recommend that slippage or torque mark must be
    place on the fittings of similar aircraft for quick reference on any loosening of this
    fittings;

     Also moisture on and around fittings should be observed by aircraft mechanics


    during checks, this may be a tell-tale sign of leakage due to improper torque or
    wear and tear on the fittings in which fuel or its vapors could leak.

    Investigation Report RP-C484 Page 2 of 2

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