AAIB investigation to Boeing 747-443, G-VROY

Engine tailpipe fire during start up, London Gatwick Airport, 20 November 2018.

• From: Air Accidents Investigation Branch
• Published: 9 May 2019

• Category: Commercial - fixed wing
• Report type: Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
• Date of occurrence: 20 November 2018
• Aircraft type: Boeing 747-443
• Location: London Gatwick Airport
• Registration: G-VROY

Summary:

During engine start there was a fire in the No 2 engine tailpipe. The ground crew alerted the flight crew who extinguished the fire using the relevant checklist. The aircraft returned to the stand and all the passengers were disembarked. Despite examination and testing of various engine control units and valves by their manufacturers, no faults could be found and all the equipment operated within normal parameters.

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Published 9 May 2019