Incident Summary
Flight 168 experienced a series of events following its landing at Washington Dulles International Airport. Approximately 25 minutes after landing, the flight was cleared for takeoff on Runway 30. About one minute later, the crew called for an aborted takeoff because the #2 engine pressure ratio (EPR) appeared slow to spool up. The aircraft taxied back and the engines were run up before attempting a second takeoff.
Takeoff Aborts
During the second takeoff attempt, digital flight data recorder (DFDR) readouts indicate the aircraft reached 103 knots before the captain aborted the takeoff. The DFDR also indicated less than normal braking during the preceding landing and during the first aborted takeoff.
Braking Anomalies
While taxiing back to the gate, where the crew intended to have the EPR gauge fixed, the pilot noticed the aircraft begin to drag to the right. The aircraft was stopped, and the crew transmitted to the tower that they required a mobile lounge to be sent out to Taxiway N1 to offload their passengers.
Evacuation and Fire
About 40 minutes later, the mobile lounge arrived and its personnel noticed a fire developing in the right main wheel area. The aircraft was evacuated using both chutes on the left side. The fire was extinguished immediately upon the arrival of the airport fire trucks.