Fri, Dec 19, 2003

Cargo Plane Catches Fire In Memphis

FedEx Spokesman: "I Don't Think I'd Classify It As A Crash"

The NTSB is on the scene at Memphis International Airport (TN) after a FedEx MD-10-10 caught fire upon landing. One of the seven crew members on board was slightly hurt.

"It was an incident upon landing," said Jim McCluskey, a spokesman for FedEx. "I don't think I'd classify it as a crash."

The FAA already agrees. Spokesman Greg Martin says, "This was not a crash," he said. He said the plane caught fire upon landing, veered off the runway and came to a rest in a field.

Pictures from the airport show the aircraft's right main gear apparently collapsed. The aircraft was off the runway, charred and smoke-damaged. It's not clear whether the fire started before or after the aircraft landed.

Two runways at Memphis were closed for a time, as firefighters doused the flames and evacuated the crew.

The flight originated in Oakland (CA) and landed at Memphis around 12:35 (CST). There was no immediate cause listed for the fire, but officials were quick to point out there was no indication that terrorism or sabotage were involved.

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