Incident Overview
On July 30, 2008, a Vietnam Airlines Boeing 777-200, registration VNA146, experienced an undercowl engine fire shortly after landing at Narita International Airport in Tokyo, Japan. The event began when airport firefighters responded to reports of smoke issuing from the No. 2 engine while the aircraft was taxiing after landing.
Emergency Response
The airport fire team quickly arrived at the scene and extinguished flames in the engine area. The incident occurred following the normal deboarding of passengers. The aircraft sustained minor damage, and none of the 277 passengers and crew aboard were reported injured.
Investigation
The Japan Transport Safety Board (JTSB) is investigating the event. Further information can be obtained from the JTSB at the address and contact details provided in the original notification.