| Date of Accident: | 09 April 1968 |  |
| Airline: | British Overseas Airways |  |
| Aircraft: | Boeing 707-436 | |
| Location: | London, England (Heathrow Airport) | |
| Registration: | G-ARWE | |
| Previous Registrations: | --- | |
| Flight Number: | 712 | |
| Fatalities: | 5:127 | |
| MSN: | 18373 | |
| Line Number: | 302 | |
| Engine Manufacturer: | --- | |
| Engine Model: | Conway 508 | |
| Year of Delivery: | 1962 | |
| Accident Description: | The aircraft suffered an engine fire shortly after takeoff. While attempting to return to land, the no.2 engine fell away. After landing, during the evacuation process, the left wing fuel tank exploded, killing five passengers. |
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| Related Links/Information: | Accident Photos - AirDisaster.Com Photo Database
Special Report - BOAC Flight 712 |
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