AAIB investigation to Boeing 787-8, ET-AOP - Special Bulletin S5/2013

Investigation update to the accident that occurred on 12 July 2013, at London Heathrow Airport.

• From: Air Accidents Investigation Branch
• Published: 16 December 2014

• Category: Commercial - fixed wing
• Report type: Special bulletin
• Date of occurrence: 12 July 2013
• Aircraft type: Boeing 787-8
• Location: London Heathrow Airport
• Registration: ET-AOP

Summary:

A fire event occurred on a parked, unoccupied and electrically un-powered Boeing 787 aircraft at London Heathrow Airport. Subsequent examination of the fire-affected area has focussed on the Emergency Locator Transmitter (ELT). Two Safety Recommendations have been made.

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Special Bulletin S5-2013 - Boeing 787-8, ET-AOP

Published 16 December 2014