From: Boeing Customer Support [mailto:[email protected]]
Sent: Wednesday, September 9, 2015 11:36 PM
Subject: Information - 777-200ER G-VIIO Fire and Aborted Takeoff at Las Vegas, Nevada - 08 September, 2015
FROM: THE BOEING COMPANY
TO: Boeing Correspondence (MOM)
[MESSAGE NUMBER:MOM-MOM-15-0599-01B] Multi Operator Message
MESSAGE DATE: 09 Sep 2015 1334 US PACIFIC TIME / 09 Sep 2015 2034 GMT
The following is sent to all customers, field service bases, regional directors, customer resident representatives and other selected organizations. The following message contains confidential commercial information and is intended only for the internal use of the individual or entity to whom it is addressed and not for disclosure to others.
CATEGORY: Safety
SERVICE REQUEST ID: 3-3380693660
ACCOUNT: Boeing Correspondence (MOM)
PRODUCT TYPE: Airplane
PRODUCT LINE: 777
PRODUCT: 777-200
ATA: 0230-00
SUBJECT: 777-200ER G-VIIO Fire and Aborted Takeoff at Las Vegas, Nevada - 08 September, 2015
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - The subject airplane experienced an aborted takeoff during an international flight from Las Vegas to Gatwick, United Kingdom. Initial reports indicate that the crew aborted the takeoff with indications of an fire from the #1 engine (GE-90) during the initial take off roll. The airplane safely stopped on the runway and a full evacuation was carried out. Reports also indicate that there were 159 passengers and 14 crew members; a small number of minor injuries were reported during the evacuation. Weather was reported to have been clear under daylight visual conditions at the time of the event (approximately 1600 local / 0000 UTC).
This event is being investigated by the US National Transportation Safety Board. The Federal Aviation Administration, Boeing, and General Electric have been dispatched to the scene to assist.
The airplane, serial number 29320, Variable WB411, was delivered in January, 1999.
In this investigation, Boeing is providing technical assistance as a party to the NTSB investigation. NTSB prescribes that all investigation related information be released only with the approval of the Investigator - In - Charge. Boeing understands operator's need for information following events such as the subject. As such, we will strive to keep operators informed within the requirements of the NTSB.
Boeing has no recommended operator action at this time. If the investigation shows any specific actions are recommended or required, operators will be notified via updates to this message.
Hillary Barr
Chief Engineer - Air Safety Investigation The Boeing Company
Sent: Wednesday, September 9, 2015 11:36 PM
Subject: Information - 777-200ER G-VIIO Fire and Aborted Takeoff at Las Vegas, Nevada - 08 September, 2015
FROM: THE BOEING COMPANY
TO: Boeing Correspondence (MOM)
[MESSAGE NUMBER:MOM-MOM-15-0599-01B] Multi Operator Message
MESSAGE DATE: 09 Sep 2015 1334 US PACIFIC TIME / 09 Sep 2015 2034 GMT
The following is sent to all customers, field service bases, regional directors, customer resident representatives and other selected organizations. The following message contains confidential commercial information and is intended only for the internal use of the individual or entity to whom it is addressed and not for disclosure to others.
CATEGORY: Safety
SERVICE REQUEST ID: 3-3380693660
ACCOUNT: Boeing Correspondence (MOM)
PRODUCT TYPE: Airplane
PRODUCT LINE: 777
PRODUCT: 777-200
ATA: 0230-00
SUBJECT: 777-200ER G-VIIO Fire and Aborted Takeoff at Las Vegas, Nevada - 08 September, 2015
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - The subject airplane experienced an aborted takeoff during an international flight from Las Vegas to Gatwick, United Kingdom. Initial reports indicate that the crew aborted the takeoff with indications of an fire from the #1 engine (GE-90) during the initial take off roll. The airplane safely stopped on the runway and a full evacuation was carried out. Reports also indicate that there were 159 passengers and 14 crew members; a small number of minor injuries were reported during the evacuation. Weather was reported to have been clear under daylight visual conditions at the time of the event (approximately 1600 local / 0000 UTC).
This event is being investigated by the US National Transportation Safety Board. The Federal Aviation Administration, Boeing, and General Electric have been dispatched to the scene to assist.
The airplane, serial number 29320, Variable WB411, was delivered in January, 1999.
In this investigation, Boeing is providing technical assistance as a party to the NTSB investigation. NTSB prescribes that all investigation related information be released only with the approval of the Investigator - In - Charge. Boeing understands operator's need for information following events such as the subject. As such, we will strive to keep operators informed within the requirements of the NTSB.
Boeing has no recommended operator action at this time. If the investigation shows any specific actions are recommended or required, operators will be notified via updates to this message.
Hillary Barr
Chief Engineer - Air Safety Investigation The Boeing Company