B772, London Heathrow UK, 2007
B772, London Heathrow UK, 2007
Summary
On 26 February 2007, a Boeing 777-222 operated by United Airlines, after pushback from the stand at London Heathrow Airport, experienced internal failure of an electrical component which subsequently led to under-floor fire. The aircraft returned to a stand where was attended by the Airfield Fire Service and the passengers were evacuated.
Event Details
When
26/02/2007
Day/Night
Day
Flight Conditions
On Ground - Normal Visibility
Flight Details
Aircraft
Operator
Type of Flight
Public Transport (Passenger)
Flight Origin
Take-off Commenced
No
Flight Airborne
No
Flight Completed
No
Phase of Flight
Pushback/towing
Location
Location - Airport
Airport
General
Tag(s)
Inadequate Airworthiness Procedures
FIRE
Tag(s)
Fire-Electrical origin,
Fire-Underfloor origin
EPR
Tag(s)
RFFS Procedures
AW
System(s)
Electrical Power,
Equipment / Furnishings,
Fire Protection
Contributor(s)
OEM Design fault,
Damage Tolerance,
Component Fault in service
Outcome
Damage or injury
Yes
Aircraft damage
Major
Non-aircraft damage
Yes
Non-occupant Casualties
No
Off Airport Landing
Yes
Ditching
Yes
Causal Factor Group(s)
Group(s)
Aircraft Technical
Safety Recommendation(s)
Group(s)
Aircraft Airworthiness
Investigation Type
Type
Independent
