Originally Posted by
KABOY
I'm sorry, I dont agree with the above statement.
A fire within an engine with extinguishing agents I would consider a contained fire, but once it hits the wing, that is a totally uncontained fire! Where that spreads is totally unpredictable.
Be interesting to see how close it ran to the fuselage, all photos show the wing but I did notice the inboard flap extensively damaged.
RFF either can control or contain a fire. Otherwise it is out of control and unable to be contained to a general area.
I am not suggesting it was contained as a part of the aircrafts design.
RFF containment of a fire gives way to time to assess your next move with information and further communication.