APU compartment fire in Lufthansa Boeing 747 at Frankfurt

No fatalities • Frankfurt, Germany

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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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 9 Nov 2010 Boeing 747 400 accident near Frankfurt, Germany?

A Lufthansa Boeing 747-400 experienced a fire within its auxiliary power unit compartment while in Frankfurt, Germany.

Were there any fatalities in the 9 Nov 2010 Boeing 747 400 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 9 Nov 2010 involved a Boeing 747 400, operated by Deutsche Lufthansa, at Frankfurt, Germany.

What was the probable cause of the accident?