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mikkie4

4th Feb 2012 16:56

fire@stansted

reports of an engine fire while plane on stand,all pax evacuated airport & local fire crews attend,all this happend 10 15am this morning,anymore info on this story?

Newgen Jock

5th Feb 2012 09:09

Fire WARNING (!) on apron after pushback/engine start. No external signs of fire/smoke. A/C towed BACK onto stand & pax DISEMBARKED..........:\
Seems to have been coolly & professionally handled:D

Now ain't THAT the TRUTH.....................:8

NG-J

Ranger 1

5th Feb 2012 14:34

Was the aircraft type an ATR by any chance?

JSCL	5th Feb 2012 14:39

Ranger 1, unless an ATR can fit 190 pax, I doubt it :)

commit aviation

5th Feb 2012 14:43

Titan 757.

Which was a bit of an issue as they only have the one!!!

B733 & a 146 took the passengers later in the day

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