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LATAM Airbus A320 engine fire prompts passenger evacuation before departure in Lima

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A LATAM Airlines Peru Airbus A320 scheduled to fly from Lima to Piura emitted large flames from its left engine at Jorge Chávez International Airport on Monday, the 19th, shortly before departure. Passengers were evacuated; the articles provide no further details on injuries or the cause.

Discovered 2026-10-19T08:45:36.581810-07:00 | 2026-10-19T08:45:36.581810-07:00

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  • The engine fire and passenger evacuation interrupted a scheduled Lima–Piura flight, underscoring the immediate operational consequences of an aircraft incident at the gate.
  • The available reporting does not establish the cause, damage or any injuries; those details will be important in assessing the event’s safety and fleet implications.

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