Overview

• The small tailpipe blaze occurred shortly after WestJet flight 1285 shut down at YVR, triggering onboard fire suppression systems
• Approximately 50 remaining passengers were evacuated via inflatable slides as a precaution
• Airport fire crews arrived to find the flame already extinguished by the aircraft’s systems
• No injuries were reported and other arrivals and departures proceeded without disruption
• The Boeing 737 MAX 8 has been withdrawn for maintenance pending the TSB’s assessment of system performance and failure sequence