Accident: Allegiant MD83 near Phoenix on Jul 25th 2010, engine fire indication [UPDATE]

26.07.2010 - 08:37

N880GA shortly after landing (Photo: Brandon Neuman/NAZ Today)An Allegiant Air McDonnell Douglas MD-83, registration N880GA performing flight G4-645 from Billings,MT to Mesa,AZ (USA) with 144 passengers and 6 crew, was enroute at FL260 about 65nm northeast of Flagstaff,AZ when the crew received a fire indication for the right hand engine (JT8D) and decided to divert to Flagstaff. The airplane landed safely about 15 minutes later, stopped on the runway and was evacuated via slides. The FAA reported, that it is not clear whether there was an engine fire or not. Initial reports suggest 7 passengers received minor injuries (scratches, bruises) during the evacuation. The airplane is still on the runway effectively closing Flagstaff airport due to lack of a proper tow bar, which is being flown in from Phoenix. The FAA and NTSB are investigating. The airline reported no injuries occurred. Flagstaff police reported, 3 people have been taken to a local hospital following the evacuation. N880GA on the runway (Photo: Brandon Neuman/NAZ Today): Emergency over, watch the now open engine access doors (Photo: Brandon Neuman/NAZ Today): Read the article at http://avherald.com/h?articleBeca246 Modify your subscription at http://avherald.com/h?login