readywhenreaching
10th Aug 2005, 13:01
Seems that an Saudi aircraft (apparently an MD-90) caught fire at Cairo.
bahrain news agency:
A Saudi Airplane rescued of firev in Cairo Airport
date: 09 08, 2005
Cairo, August 9 ( BNA ) Cairo International Airport Rescue team succeeded in controlling a fire that broke out in a Saudi airplane coming from Madina saving the lives of 123 passengers and crew.
The states official news Agency MENA said that the plane captain notified airport watchtower that data showed a fuel leak and smoke coming out of the plane right engine. A special area was assigned to the plane's landing to help the firemen fully control the fire which caused the tail to burn completely.
http://english.bna.bh/?ID=34620
bahrain news agency:
A Saudi Airplane rescued of firev in Cairo Airport
date: 09 08, 2005
Cairo, August 9 ( BNA ) Cairo International Airport Rescue team succeeded in controlling a fire that broke out in a Saudi airplane coming from Madina saving the lives of 123 passengers and crew.
The states official news Agency MENA said that the plane captain notified airport watchtower that data showed a fuel leak and smoke coming out of the plane right engine. A special area was assigned to the plane's landing to help the firemen fully control the fire which caused the tail to burn completely.
http://english.bna.bh/?ID=34620