ON TAXI OUT BEFORE TAKE OFF THE CREW OF A NEARBY AIRPLANE REPORTED 2-3 FOOT FLAMES COMING OUT OF THE #1 ENGINE. TAILPIPE FIRE CHECKLIST COMPLIED WITH AND RETURNED TO GATE. NO INDICATIONS ON ON TAXI OUT BEFORE TAKE OFF THE CREW OF A NEARBY AIRPLANE REPORTED 2-3 FOOT FLAMES COMING OUT OF THE #1 ENGINE. TAILPIPE FIRE CHECKLIST COMPLIED WITH AND RETURNED TO GATE. NO INDICATIONS ON THE FLIGHT DECK. VO FIRE OR OVERHEAT WARNINGS AND ENGINE INDICATIONS NORMAL<[01] T/S PER FIM 71-05-811. FOUND OIL PUDDLED IN EXHAUST PLUG. CLEANED OIL REF AMM 72-00-00. RAN ENGINE REF AMM 71-00-00. OK FOR SERVICE.
| Incident date | May 15, 2025 |
|---|---|
| Airline | SWAA |
| Flight | FIM71 |
| Aircraft | BOEING 7377H4 |
| Registration | N431WN |
| Affected area | Cockpit |
| Event type | Fire |
| Verification | Official |
Sources
- FAA SDR: SWAA fire report on 2025-05-15 (external.apic4e.faa.gov)
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