Crew first smelled smoke twenty-three minutes prior to scheduled landing and declared emergency. SMOKE/FIRE warning light illuminated three minutes prior to landing. Aircraft burst in to flames upon emergency landing in Philadelphia. Crew evacuated through cockpit windows using escape ropes, were examined for smoke inhalation and released. Total hull loss with zero reportable injuries. Two known pieces of HAZMAT aboard: amyl methyl ketone and tire repair kits.
These guys did a brilliant, by-the-book job of saving their own lives."
Photos were amazing. Can't post them here.
Do not ship hazmat without following proper procedures.
-Fred Shecter NAR 20117