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ABX Air Ground Fire

ABX Air Ground Fire. Lorenda Ward Investigator-in-Charge. History of Flight. June 28, 2008 ABX Air Boeing 767-200 San Francisco, California Ground fire before engine startup No flight crew injuries Airplane substantially damaged. History of Flight. History of Flight.

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ABX Air Ground Fire

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  1. ABX Air Ground Fire Lorenda Ward Investigator-in-Charge

  2. History of Flight • June 28, 2008 • ABX Air Boeing 767-200 • San Francisco, California • Ground fire before engine startup • No flight crew injuries • Airplane substantially damaged

  3. History of Flight

  4. History of Flight • During engine start checklist • Pilots heard loud “pop” and “hissing” sounds • First officer left his seat and checked supernumerary compartment • First officer contacted ground control to report fire • Pilots conducted fire and evacuation checklist

  5. Safety Issues • Additional smoke detector systems for cargo airplanes • Conductivity and aging of oxygen hoses • Airworthiness directive process • Proximity of oxygen system components to electrical wiring

  6. Safety Issues • Electrical grounding of oxygen systems • Potential for reading lights to become ignition source • ABX Air’s continuing analysis and surveillance program • Training on an emergency response firefighting device

  7. Parties to the Investigation • Federal Aviation Administration • Boeing • ABX Air • Airline Professionals Association – Teamsters Local 1224 • San Francisco Airport Authority • San Francisco Fire Department

  8. Accredited Representative • Civil Aviation Authority of Israel (CAA Israel) • Technical advisor Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI)

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