{
  "id": 15634842,
  "title": "LATAM plane catches fire before takeoff at Lima airport",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/19/latam-plane-catches-fire-before-takeoff-at-lima-airport",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-19T17:38:23.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/business/aviation/latam-plane-catches-fire-before-takeoff-at-lima-airport-1.500716445"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On October 19, a LATAM Airlines Perú flight bound for Piura experienced an unforeseen technical event shortly before takeoff at Lima’s Jorge Chávez International Airport. The incident occurred around the aircraft’s left engine and wing area, with flames briefly spewing from the aircraft's left wing and tire. Airport firefighters swiftly extinguished the fire, and passengers were safely removed from the plane as a precautionary measure. The cause of the fire remains undetermined. Initial footage suggested smoke emanating from the left wing prior to the flames igniting. A passenger reported that the pilot had announced takeoff and the engines were operational when the fire erupted. Later, the captain informed passengers that the takeoff had been canceled due to an issue with the left landing gear. LATAM Airlines is providing assistance to affected travelers and arranging alternative flights. The aircraft will undergo a thorough technical inspection to ascertain the circumstances leading to the incident. Airport authorities confirmed that regular operations resumed following the event.",
  "summary": "A LATAM Airlines Perú flight bound for Piura was disrupted on Monday after a fire was reported around the aircraft’s left engine and wing area shortly before takeoff at Lima’s Jorge Chávez International Airport. Flight LA2302 was preparing to depart on October 19 when the incident occurred. Airport firefighters responded and extinguished the flames, while passengers were taken off the aircraft as…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}