LATAM passengers disembark after fire before departure from Lima

A LATAM Airlines Peru aircraft caught fire on the ground before a flight from Lima to Piura. The airline said passengers were taken off as a precaution and assisted with alternative flights.

The incident happened on the morning of October 19 at Jorge Chavez International Airport. RBC, citing Andina, reported smoke and flames near the left wing before takeoff.

Flight LA2302 was operated by an Airbus A320 registered CC-BFS, aviation outlet AEROIN reported. LATAM described an unforeseen technical event and activated its safety procedures.

The airline assisted passengers and apologised for the disruption. The aircraft is to undergo a technical inspection to determine the cause of the fire.