Incident Overview
Date: Tuesday 12 May 1998
Aircraft Type: Boeing 747-422
Owner/operator: United Airlines
Registration Number: N179UA
Location: Tokyo/Narita International Airport (NRT/RJAA) –
ÿ Japan
Phase of Flight: Standing
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 385
Component Affected: Tailpipe of engine 1Tailpipe of engine 1
Investigating Agency: ARAICARAIC
Category: Accident
A flight, UA801, suffered a severe flame damage from the tailpipe of engine 1 shortly after pushback from Narita Airport, Japan. An emergency evacuation was initiated by the cabin crew, resulting in serious injuries to four passengers.A flight, UA801, suffered a severe flame damage from the tailpipe of engine 1 shortly after pushback from Narita Airport, Japan. An emergency evacuation was initiated by the cabin crew, resulting in serious injuries to four passengers.
Description
Flight UA801 experienced a torching from the tailpipe of engine no.1 shortly after pushback from the gate at Narita Airport,Japan. A cabin crew-initiated emergency evacuation was carried out, seriously injuring 4 passengers.
Primary Cause
Tailpipe flame damage from engine 1 during pushback.Tailpipe flame damage from engine 1 during pushback.Share on:
