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LATAM A320 engine fire erupts while awaiting takeoff clearance at Lima

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A LATAM Airbus A320 suffered a fire involving its CFM56 engine while waiting for clearance to line up for departure at Lima on 19 October, Peruvian authorities said. The cause has not been confirmed. Passengers were evacuated after flames emerged from the engine.

Discovered 2026-11-03T03:05:00.815426-08:00 | 2026-11-03T03:05:00.815426-08:00

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  • The incident involved a LATAM A320 preparing to depart Lima; authorities have not yet established the cause of the engine fire.
  • The aircraft’s passenger evacuation after flames emerged from the engine makes the ongoing investigation relevant to operators monitoring engine and departure-phase safety.

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