"The report was that the engine had caught fire, and engine's extinguishment system actually put the fire out before it arrived at the airport. So when it landed, there was no signs of smoke or fire," Loutitt told CBC News.
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Re: First Air ATR-42 emergency landing Yellowknife Feb 11/11
Hats off to the crew, great job guys! Fire on board is a very stressful situation and it sounds like it was handled very professionally.
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Re: First Air ATR-42 emergency landing Yellowknife Feb 11/11
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FAB120 ATR-42-300 25 south of Yellowknife declared emergency due engine fire. ARFF called out at airport to standby. FAB120 landed at 1426 Runway 33, disabled on Runway. No operational impact as second runway available for operations. Runway 33 re-opened at 1500z.
FAB120 ATR-42-300 25 south of Yellowknife declared emergency due engine fire. ARFF called out at airport to standby. FAB120 landed at 1426 Runway 33, disabled on Runway. No operational impact as second runway available for operations. Runway 33 re-opened at 1500z.
Re: First Air ATR-42 emergency landing Yellowknife Feb 11/11
Good job to the crew.
Didn't first air have a engine fire a year or two ago as well with the ATR? Shitty trend for the crews on those machines!
Didn't first air have a engine fire a year or two ago as well with the ATR? Shitty trend for the crews on those machines!
Re: First Air ATR-42 emergency landing Yellowknife Feb 11/11
Glad to hear the bottles worked in putting it out, good job by the crew
