Denver (KDVR) – A preliminary investigation into the plane was reported in which the fire caught fire and 12 people were wounded at Denver International Airport in March, and it was reported that many defective parts on the plane.
The National Transport Safety Council issued in the initial report on the US Airways plane, Boeing 737-823, which was launched on March 13 from Colorado Springs Airport to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport before the ultimate converting to Dia.
According to the initial investigation, the report said that the plane engine witnessed “vibrations” during the takeoff, but the flight continued. The flight crew reported that one of the engines had briefly retreated, and eventually decided to land at Denver’s near airport.
The report found that there is a liquid leakage from under the right engine where the plane split its way to the gate. After the engines were closed, a fire broke out in the right engine area.
The report said that the flight attendants heard the passengers screaming “fire” and “smoke” while smoke fills the cabin. Aviation host tried to contact the flight crew, wake up passengers, and want to get out of the plane. The report said that the attendees conducted assessments and then began evacuation.
According to what was reported, the fire was placed within a minute, and the people were evacuated through the doors of the plane with a slide.
Others were forced to evacuate through vehicles and stairs, as the investigation also found that after the evacuation, the plane door was cracked open and the maintenance of the escape segment in the door, and prevented it from work.
After examining the engine at the scene, the report said that Nacelle The right engine was intact, but sad, in line with a ground fire. The fans of the fans of the engine was broken, it was a loose piece of engine and installed in the wrong direction, and another part was installed incorrectly, allowing the leakage of fuel.
The report said that the investigation continues, with parts of the plane to undergo a more detailed examination.