Airports & operations

LATAM A320 evacuated after engine fire in Lima

Last observed 2026-10-21 · Confidence 99%

Canonical event record

What happened

A LATAM Airlines A320 was evacuated after its port-side CFM56 engine caught fire while taxiing at Lima’s Jorge Chávez International Airport. No injuries were reported, and an investigation was launched.

Why it matters: The incident highlights an operational safety event at a major LATAM hub, though no injuries were reported.

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