DHL 767 catches fire on ground at SFO

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06-29-2008, 09:28 AM

J Dawg

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DHL 767 catches fire on ground at SFO

Burned DHL 767 at SFO Photo Gallery by ksfo at pbase.com

Sorry; I don't know any other details. Looks like a fire in the flight deck area.

06-29-2008, 10:18 AM

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Photo Credit Jack Hannen Burned forward section. Note open cockpit window. photo - ksfo photos at pbase.com

06-29-2008, 10:33 AM

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Funny thing is the mechanic said he could MEL it. Little speedtape and you're good to go

06-29-2008, 10:37 AM

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Funny thing is the mechanic said he could MEL it. Little speedtape and you're good to go

Was that before or after the fire?

06-29-2008, 10:51 AM

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After of course, and it was only the pressurization system that was affected. I heard they just added enough gas to make the flight at 10k and pressed on.

06-29-2008, 12:59 PM

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I'm thinking write off . . .

looks sad, I hope no one was hurt . . .

06-29-2008, 01:38 PM

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Funny thing is the mechanic said he could MEL it. Little speedtape and you're good to go

Pretty sorry that people are making jokes before they even know if anyone was injured. Both crewmembers had to egress out the clearview windows and one was treated for smoke inhalation at hospital.They are both OK now, though. Apparently arson is suspected.

06-29-2008, 01:47 PM

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Really, arson? Now THAT makes me feel very uneasy. How in the world would arson come into play? Disgruntled employee? If some freak of nature is allowed access to parked planes to allow something like this happen should have everyone up in arms. Calm my nerves a little bit or get them standing on end, just tell me more about how arson is suspected.