No attempts were made to combat the flames using mobile fire extinguishers either from inside the aircraft or other vehicles until airport fire service trucks arrived. The intense heat from the fire caused damage to the fuselage, leaving visible signs of scorching.įurthermore, it is evident that at least one door on the aircraft had also incurred damage due to the high temperatures. We are very proud of our employees’ actions in responding to this incident.” Air Canada Spokesperson
“In accordance with our safety procedures, the crew responded professionally by ensuring the quick deplanement of remaining passengers from the aircraft, which had landed from Geneva. An airline spokesperson confirmed that some passengers were still on the plane when the fire broke out. Due to the blaze, thick smoke entered the aircraft cabin. As a result, the aircraft was engulfed in flames and thick black smoke. The fire reportedly began in the engine of the vehicle and quickly spread across the vehicle. However, while it was parked at gate 66, a service truck that was located underneath the aircraft caught fire.
The Boeing 777-300ER with registration C-FITL had arrived in Montreal as flight AC885 from Geneva. Some passengers were still on board the aircraft when the fire broke out. three airlines fly the Boeing 777-300ER: Air Canada, American Airlines, and United Airlines. On 9th July 2023, an Air Canada Boeing 777 was damaged after a truck which was parked underneath the aircraft caught fire at Montreal Airport (YUL). With airlines asking for a larger twin-engined plane with an ultra-long range, Boeing started working on the 777-300, which it revealed at the 1995 Paris Air Show.
