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Date:
Tuesday 3 February 2026
Time:
13:05
Type of Aircraft:
Airbus A350-941 (Silhouette image of generic A350-941 model; specific model in this crash may look slightly different)
Owner/Operator:
Fiji Airways
Registration:
DQ-FAN
MSN:
260
Year of Manufacture:
2018
Engine Model:
Rolls-Royce Trent XWB-84
Fatalities:
0 / Occupants: Not specified
Other Fatalities:
0
Aircraft Damage:
Minor
Category:
Serious incident
Location:
Sydney-Kingsford Smith International Airport, NSW – Australia
Phase:
Standing
Nature:
Passenger – Scheduled
Departure Airport:
Sydney-Kingsford Smith International Airport, NSW (SYD/YSSY)
Destination Airport:
Nadi International Airport (NAN/NFFN)
Investigating Agency:
ATSB
Confidence Rating:
Information verified through data from accident investigation authorities
Circumstances:
Fiji Airways flight FJ910, an Airbus A350-941, was parked at the gate at Sydney-Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) when the flight crew received a cargo fire warning.
Smoke and fire were then observed in the rear cargo hold.
The aircraft sustained minor damage and was reported as repaired.
The source of the fire was traced to a charging device.
Sources:
ATSB; Aviation Safety Network (ASN) Aviation Safety WikiBase
Carter Capner Law monitors accidents involving light aircraft, helicopters, charter flights, balloons, commuter aircraft and airlines throughout Australia and overseas to spotlight safety issues of concern to our clients and to demonstrate those situations in which they may have a right to an insurance or compensation recovery. We act for pilots, passengers, operators, aircraft owners and aviation employees worldwide. Call today on 1300 529 529 or click here to reach Carter Capner Law. Click on Client Showcase to view our history of aircraft accident compensation claims.