It was billed as a minor incident but new video has emerged that indicates the crew of a C-5 Galaxy that had a brake fire after taxiing to Boeing Square at AirVenture last Thursday didn’t view it that way. As the flames start licking at the rubber-and-hydraulic-fluid-rich environment of the gear bay, the crew can be seen pouring out the cockpit deck door knowing that no fire on an aircraft is minor. Fortunately, an airport fire truck was close by and had the fire out in seconds. The aircraft didn’t appear to have any serious damage and was on static display through the weekend.
C-5 Brake Fire Video At AirVenture
Key Takeaways:
- A C-5 Galaxy experienced a brake fire after taxiing at AirVenture last Thursday.
- New video indicates the crew rapidly evacuated, not viewing the incident as minor due to the flammable environment, contrary to initial billing.
- Airport fire services quickly extinguished the flames, preventing serious damage, and the aircraft remained on static display.
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