Aug 17, 1995
Accident
Substantial PHILADELPHIA, PA
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 121
Probable Cause
the failure of a titanium hydraulic line, which resulted in an uncontained hydraulic fluid wing fire. A factor was the use of a procedure by the operator, approved by the FAA, but not approved by the airplane manufacturer, which resulted in compartment temperatures reaching 204 degrees C, where the failed line sprayed the hydraulic fluid.
NTSB NYC95LA197