Fire warning for left engine, Bombardier Global 7500, Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Status :
Open
At FL80, a fire warning for the left engine was generated in the cockpit. The crew responded by closing down the engine. They issued an emergency call and returned to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (EHAM), where they made a safe landing. An inspection by the fire service revealed no abnormalities, after which the crew taxied to the general aviation apron.
FL80 is 8,000 feet above the standard isobaric reference plane (1013 hPa).
