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August 22, 1986 · Lockheed L-1011-385-1 L-1011-385 · N31001
Denver, CO
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Incident
Date
August 22, 1986
Injury Outcomes
6 injuries (6 minor injuries), 233 uninjured
Location
Denver, CO
Aircraft
Lockheed L-1011-385-1 L-1011-385
Tail Number
N31001
Operator
Trans World Airlines
Injuries
Minor
NTSB Number
DEN86IA235
TWA FLT 735 LANDED AT DENVER STAPLETON ARPT. DURING THE TAXI TO THE PASSENGER TERMINAL, A FIRE ERUPTED IN THE TAILPIPE OF THE LEFT ENGINE. THE FLT CREW EXECUTED THE EMERGENCY EVACUATION PROCEDURES. FIRE WAS EXTINGUISHED. WITH NO DAMAGE TO THE ACFT OR ENGINE. POST INCIDENT EXAM REVEALED A MALFUNCTION FUEL FLOW REGULATOR.
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TWA FLT 735 LANDED AT DENVER STAPLETON ARPT. DURING THE TAXI TO THE PASSENGER TERMINAL, A FIRE ERUPTED IN THE TAILPIPE OF THE LEFT ENGINE. THE FLT CREW EXECUTED THE EMERGENCY EVACUATION PROCEDURES. FIRE WAS EXTINGUISHED. WITH NO DAMAGE TO THE ACFT OR ENGINE. POST INCIDENT EXAM REVEALED A MALFUNCTION FUEL FLOW REGULATOR.
Flight
Event TypeIncident
Event Time21:24 MDT
Nearest AirportStapleton Int'L (0nm N)
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Aircraft FireGrd
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftLockheed L-1011-385-1 L-1011-385
Tail NumberN31001
Aircraft CategoryAir
OperatorTrans World Airlines
Operating RulePart 121
Engines3
Engine TypeTurbofan
Engine DetailsRolls-Royce · RB-211-22B · Turbofan · 42000
Seats395
People & Injuries
Injury Summary6 injuries (6 minor injuries), 233 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor6
Uninjured233
Total239
Crew 1Age 56 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDusk
Wind230° @ 6 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point64 F / 50
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO