Incident Overview
On May 6, 2013, a Bombardier CL-600-2B19 regional jet, registration JA206J, operated by J-Air, encountered a fire in the undercowl area of the No. 2 (right) engine while taxiing after landing at Osaka International Airport (RJOO). The flight crew received a No. 2 engine fire warning and immediately shut down the affected engine and discharged a fire suppression bottle. The aircraft subsequently taxied to the gate without further incident and no injuries were reported among passengers or crew.
Aircraft and Operation
The aircraft involved was a Bombardier CL-600-2B19, powered by two General Electric CF34-3B1 turbofan engines. It was operated by J-Air, a regional airline based in Japan. The specific flight details and number of occupants on board were not disclosed in the initial report.
Response
After landing, during the taxi phase, the No. 2 engine fire warning activated in the cockpit. The flight crew followed emergency procedures by shutting down the engine and activating one fire suppression bottle. The aircraft continued taxiing to the gate, where passengers deplaned normally. No emergency evacuation was required, and there were no reported injuries.
Investigation
The Japan Transport Safety Board (JTSB) has initiated an investigation into the incident. As the state of manufacture of the engines, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has designated a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the JTSB under Annex 13 to the Convention on International Civil Aviation. Post-incident examination of the No. 2 engine revealed sooting and physical evidence of a fire. Further details regarding the cause of the fire are pending the outcome of the investigation.