Originally Posted by Old Smokey
I think that the Ansett ANA Viscount disaster at Winton (Australia) back in the sixties proved for once and for all that, if you have an uncontrollable fire, the planned landing point is just under your nose. The poor sods were trying for an airport (Winton) only 15 minutes away, and didn't get half the distance.
Regards,
Old Smokey
United also lost a Viscount due to cabin fire.
And this
Air Canada DC-9 made it down in one piece in 17 minutes, but only half the occupants were able to evac.