Incident Overview
On June 6, 2009, Japan Airlines flight 653, a Boeing 767-300 with registration JA-613J, encountered a cabin fire while on approach to Taoyuan International Airport (TPE/RCTP) in Taipei, Taiwan. The flight crew managed the situation safely, and the airplane landed without further incident.
Fire Origin and Damage
Following the event, investigators discovered the remains of a charred lighter in the nook between a seat belt root lock and the seat cushion. The fire resulted in minor damage to the aircraft. There were no injuries among the passengers or crew members.
Investigation
The Taiwan Aviation Safety Council is conducting the investigation into the incident. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) assigned an Accredited Representative to assist, given the airplane's country of manufacture and design.