Incident Overview
Date: Monday 26 August 1974
Aircraft Type: Boeing 707
Owner/operator: Trans World Airlines – TWA
Location: Roma-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) –
ÿ Italy
Phase of Flight: Standing
Status: Unknown
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants:
Component Affected: Baggage compartmentBaggage compartment
Category: Unlawful Interference
A fire was discovered in the aft baggage compartment of a landing aircraft in Rome after landing. The fire was caused by an explosive device that malfunctioned.A fire was discovered in the aft baggage compartment of a landing aircraft in Rome after landing. The fire was caused by an explosive device that malfunctioned.
Description
After landing in Rome, a fire was discovered in the aft baggage compartment. The fire was caused by an explosive device which malfunctioned.
Primary Cause
Malfunction of an explosive device.Malfunction of an explosive device.Share on:
