Incident Overview
Date: Friday 19 April 1974
Aircraft Type: Lockheed L-1011 TriStar 1
Owner/operator: Trans World Airlines – TWA
Registration Number: N31007
Location: Boston-Logan International Airport, MA (BOS) –
ÿ United States of America
Phase of Flight: Standing
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 0
Component Affected: Aircraft FuselageAircraft Fuselage
Category: Other
A fire occurred on the ground during aircraft operation, causing significant damage to the rear fuselage. The fire extended from FS267 to FS1792, resulting in substantial heat damage.A fire occurred on the ground during aircraft operation, causing significant damage to the rear fuselage. The fire extended from FS267 to FS1792, resulting in substantial heat damage.
Description
Fire broke out when the aircraft was on the ground, severely damaging the rear fuselage. Heat damage ranged from FS267 to FS1792. PROBABLE CAUSE: “Undetermined.”
Primary Cause
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