EgyptAir Boeing 777 Cockpit Fire at Cairo Airport

Incident Overview and Location Details On July 29, 2011, a Boeing B777-200 aircraft bearing the registration SU-GBP and operated by EgyptAir encountered a fire incident. The fire originated in the right-hand lower portion of the cockpit area, specifically adjacent to the electronic flight bag and an electrical power panel. At the time of the incident, the aircraft was in the process of pushing back from Gate F7 in Terminal 3 at Cairo Airport. The flight was a regularly scheduled international passenger service destined for Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. ## Emergency Response and Damage Assessment The flight crew detected the fire during the pushback operation. In response, the 12 crew members and 307 passengers on board expeditiously deplaned from the aircraft. The evacuation was completed with no injuries reported among the occupants. The fire caused damage to the right side of the cockpit. ## Investigation Authority and International Assistance The investigation into the incident is being conducted by the Egyptian Central Directorate for Aircraft Accidents Investigation, which operates under the Ministry of Civil Aviation. As the state of manufacture for the aircraft, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has designated a U.S. accredited representative to assist in the investigation. All inquiries concerning this investigation are directed to the Central Department of Aircraft Accident Investigation and Prevention, Civil Aviation Authority, Ministry of Transport and Communications, located at P.O. Box 52, Cairo Airport Road, Cairo, Egypt.