Ethiopean 787 fire at Heathrow
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Ethiopean 787 fire at Heathrow
Both runways apparently closed, ATIS saying AFRS Cat Zero.
Last edited by chevvron; 12th Jul 2013 at 16:32.
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Posted on Tw*tter:
https://twitter.com/DaPakiGuy/status...943234/photo/1
R4 saying Ethiopian Airlines
https://twitter.com/DaPakiGuy/status...943234/photo/1
R4 saying Ethiopian Airlines
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sky news showing ethiopian airlines 787. saying fire towards the rear of aircraft. looks as though it is out now. could it be the infamous electrical panel in the back????
Sky news currently showing live footage from helicopter of the aircraft parked at gate, entry doors on RHS open (no slides), no signs of damage certainly to RHS but lots of water/foam on the ramp below the aircraft and fire crews in attendance but no obvious signs of "urgency".
Crews now appear to be carefully examining lower rear RHS of aircraft with ladder in place against hull side but hold doors remain closed.
Crews now appear to be carefully examining lower rear RHS of aircraft with ladder in place against hull side but hold doors remain closed.
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Also a TOM 787 returning to MAN after holding for 3 hours over the Irish Sea. Just flown downwind and had his gear down at about 6000 feet. Not sure how long it's been down for but could point to a hydraulic issue. The Daily Mail's going to have a field day over this.
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lack of fire cover and foam.
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If foam is used, as it looks like quite a bit, what happens to the airframe / electrics.
Is it easy to put back into service again?
Is it easy to put back into service again?
Last edited by LookingForAJob; 12th Jul 2013 at 16:33.
It looks from the photo (and I realise that appearances can be deceptive) like a pretty minor event, quite surprised that an airfield the size of LHR can't cope with that and still provide enough fire cover to at least keep one runway open.