Aeropostal MD82 at Barquisimeto on Feb 27th 2017, engine fire

Last Update: February 28, 2017 / 21:38:17 GMT/Zulu time

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Incident Facts

Date of incident
Feb 27, 2017

Classification
Incident

Airline
Aeropostal

Flight number
VH-150

Aircraft Registration
YV2957

ICAO Type Designator
MD82

An Aeropostal McDonnell Douglas MD-82, registration YV2957 performing flight VH-150 from Caracas to Barquisimeto (Venezuela), was on approach to Barquisimeto when the crew received a right hand engine (JT8D) fire indication. The aircraft continued for a safe landing, tower confirmed smoke from the engine, the aircraft stopped on the runway and was evacuated via slides. Emergency services foamed the right hand engine. There were no injuries.
Incident Facts

Date of incident
Feb 27, 2017

Classification
Incident

Airline
Aeropostal

Flight number
VH-150

Aircraft Registration
YV2957

ICAO Type Designator
MD82

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