TF-ARS hull loss at Dhaka

[readywhenreaching]

a 25 year old Atlanta 747-300 (TF_ARS) was considered as damaged beyond repair after a fire broke out in engine #3.
report is out :
PRELIMINARY REPORT (http://www.rnf.is/media/skyrslur/2008/TF-ARS_Preliminary_report.pdf)

this is just for lettin you know

r

[18-Wheeler]

Dang, that aeroplane was quite nice to fly.
At least no-one was hurt.

[F4F]

Mmmmhh...
Woz 'bout time to have her on the ground, lucky this time :cool:

live 2 fly 2 live

[Wirelock]

just stuck the report up in the office... classic example of maintenance going wrong and the consequences

[Thermal]

It doesn't change the outcome however the fire was in the pylon. :)