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Cargo loader sparks blaze near freighter at Hong Kong airport
DURING the loading of American Airlines flight 192 from Hong Kong to Los Angeles, an external piece of loading equipment next to the aircraft caught fire, which spread to a pallet that contained non-hazardous goods.
One ground worker sustained non-life threatening injuries, but no passengers or crewmembers were onboard the 777-300ER were injured.
In videos taken of the event at Hong Kong International Airport, flames can be seen spreading close to the open cargo door of the aircraft, but the fire was subsequently extinguished. The flight was cancelled.
Maintenance crews are still evaluating whether the aircraft sustained any damage, American Airlines told Air Cargo World.
One ground worker sustained non-life threatening injuries, but no passengers or crewmembers were onboard the 777-300ER were injured.
In videos taken of the event at Hong Kong International Airport, flames can be seen spreading close to the open cargo door of the aircraft, but the fire was subsequently extinguished. The flight was cancelled.
Maintenance crews are still evaluating whether the aircraft sustained any damage, American Airlines told Air Cargo World.
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