On 9 Nov 2010, a Boeing 747 400 operated by Deutsche Lufthansa was involved in an aviation accident near Frankfurt, Germany. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Not specified. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
A Lufthansa Boeing 747-400 experienced a fire within its auxiliary power unit compartment while in Frankfurt, Germany.
What happened
On November 9, 2010, a Boeing 747-400, registered as D-ABVT, was involved in an incident in Frankfurt, Germany. The aircraft, operated by Deutsche Lufthansa, experienced a fire located in the auxiliary power unit (APU) compartment. There were no injuries resulting from the event, and the aircraft sustained minor damage.
Probable cause
Not specified
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