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Old 29th Oct 2016, 13:00
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rog747
 
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causes?

Not sure yet as some conflicting info

Both NTSB and FAA and Ground sources indicated the fire was due to tire burst (from runway debris) causing debris to strike the wing fuel tanks etc but the airline made claims of un-contained engine failure

haven't seen a photo close up of No. 2 so cannot check state of damage but the engine looks quite intact here
https://d2lzghgvw1jtbn.cloudfront.ne..._225470058.jpg

there is some bad smoke damage to the rear cabin Right hand side of this AA 767 but I cannot see a major breach or windows melted, the skin has been damaged - certainly lucky again with the wind blowing the fire away from fuselage as in SQ and EK accidents

the door 2L chute blowing around was due to ENG no.1 still running and was shut down during EVAC and chute was OK to use then

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