Originally Posted by idg
I fully agree with the sentiments expressed in this thread! Cabin Smoke/Fire=LAND ASAP!
Many of the 'engine fire' scenarios recounted here though, are about a/c with wing mounted engines not podded engines. Has anyone got any stats on the outcome (good or bad) on pod mounted engine fires? My suspicion is that the outcomes are nowhere near as bad, but can find no data to support this.
My first thought was the BOAC 707 "G-ARWE" incident in 1968. Just after takeoff and gear up #2 engine failed. There was a fire which was uncontrolled and the engine dropped away from the aircraft (there is quite a powerful photo of it on the net). The fire spread to the wing root as the aircraft touched down. 5 fatalities including 1 crew (127 on board). Total time from takeoff to landing was about 3 1/2 minutes.