FlightFollower"Good Sized Fireball" - Fedex B757 Engine Fire | FDX1267 at KRNO
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On April 24, 2025, a FedEx Boeing 757 (flight FDX1267, registration N792FD) preparing to depart Reno, Nevada (KRNO) for Oakland, California (KOAK) experienced a fire in its No. 2 engine shortly after pushback. Although the crew discharged a fire bottle, the fire reignited.
Timeline
On April 24, 2025, a FedEx Boeing 757 (flight FDX1267, registration N792FD) preparing to depart Reno, Nevada (KRNO) for Oakland, California (KOAK) experienced a fire in its No.
1.
Development of the situation
Although the crew discharged a fire bottle, the fire reignited.
2.
Resolution or outcome described in the account
Airport fire crews promptly responded, extinguished the flames, and the aircraft was subsequently towed back to parking.
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Accident Facts
- Incident date
- 24 Apr 2025
- Registration
- N792FD
- Aircraft
- B757
- Flight
- FDX1267
- Airports
- OAK (Oakland), RNO (Reno)
- Category
- Fire / Smoke
- Reconstruction
- 6:56
Airport fire crews promptly responded, extinguished the flames, and the aircraft was subsequently towed back to parking.
Audio from the original air traffic control recording, sourced from public recordings and released investigation records. The reconstruction, animation and written account are our own.
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