AAIB investigation to Boeing 777-336ER, G-STBA

Cargo Fire Warning during pre-flight preparation, London Heathrow Airport, 2 July 2021.

From:
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
Published
9 December 2021
Category:
Commercial - fixed wing
Report type:
Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
Date of occurrence:
2 July 2021
Aircraft type:
Boeing 777-336ER
Location:
London Heathrow Airport
Registration:
G-STBA

Summary:

A FIRE CARGO AFT warning illuminated during the pre-start procedures. Crew were advised by RFFS to conduct a rapid disembarkation via an airbridge. One cabin crew member suffered minor injuries during the disembarkation.

The fire warning was triggered when a short circuit in the battery pack of a refrigerated container in the aft cargo hold caused heating of cables and smoke. Safety action was taken by the operator and container manufacturer to reduce the probability that damage to a container would lead to such an event again.

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