Incident Overview
Date: Monday 17 January 2000
Aircraft Type: Airbus A330-322
Owner/operator: LTU
Registration Number: D-….
Location: Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ/MDPC) –
ÿ Dominican Republic
Phase of Flight: Take off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants:
Component Affected: EngineEngine
Category: Accident
An engine fire warning triggered an immediate abort of takeoff, resulting in a significant evacuation and injuries to 18 passengers. Six individuals sustained serious injuries.An engine fire warning triggered an immediate abort of takeoff, resulting in a significant evacuation and injuries to 18 passengers. Six individuals sustained serious injuries.
Description
The takeoff was aborted due to an engine fire warning. During the evacuation via emergency slides, 18 passengers were injured, six of them seriously.
Primary Cause
Engine fire warningEngine fire warningShare on:
