What happened
On July 12, 2008, an Airbus A300 (registration G-TTOG) operated by EasyJet was performing a commercial flight from Corfu to Gatwick under IFR conditions. Approximately two hours into the flight, the captain declared an emergency after a fire was detected in the rear left lavatory. To manage the situation, the crew decided to divert the aircraft to Geneva, initiating an immediate descent and approach.
The investigation
The investigation focused on the origin of the fire and the impact on the aircraft's systems. Upon landing, it was confirmed that there were no injuries to the crew or the 155 passengers on board, and no damage was sustained by the aircraft or ground structures. Investigators examined the lavatory area and found that the fire had involved insulation material. While the investigation established the presence of the fire, the specific cause of the ignition could not be determined. Due to the nature of the event, the case was referred to the Office of the Attorney General of Switzerland.
Findings
- The fire originated within the insulation material of the rear left lavatory.
- The exact cause of the fire's ignition remains undetermined.
- No aircraft systems were compromised or found to be malfunctioning as a result of the incident.