JA206J

On May 6, 2013, a Bombardier CL-600-2B19, registration number JA206J, powered by two General Electric CF34-3B1 turbofan engines, operated by J-Air experienced a No. 2 (right)engine undercowl fire on taxi after landing at the Osaka International Airport (RJOO). Upon taxi after landing, the No. 2 engine fire warning activated and the flight crew shut down the engine and discharged a fire suppression bottle. The airplane was taxied to the gate and no injuries were reported. Post examination of the No. 2 engine revealed sooting and evidence of a fire.

The Japan Transport Safety Board (JTSB) is investigating the incident. As the state of manufacture of the engines, the NTSB has designated a U.S. Accredited Representative under the provisions of Annex 13 to the Convention on Civil Aviation to assist JTSB in their investigation.

All inquiries concerning this incident should be directed to JTSB at:

JTSB Secretariat

2-1-2, Kasumigaseki, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, 100-8918, Japan

Tel: +81-3-5253-8486 Fax: +81-3-5253-1680

Email: jtsb@mlit.go.jp