Date:	Friday 19 August 1983
Time:
Type:	Boeing 727-294
Owner/operator:	Syrianair
Registration:	YK-AGA
MSN:	21203/1188
Year of manufacture:	1976
Engine model:	Pratt & Whitney JT8D-17
Fatalities:	Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 12
Aircraft damage:	Substantial, repaired
Category:	OT
Location:	Roma -   Italy
Phase:	Standing
Nature:	Passenger - Scheduled
Departure airport:	Roma (unknown airport)
Destination airport:	Damascus International Airport (DAM/OSDI)

Narrative:
During boarding a glass bottle containing flammable liquid, located under a seat in the passenger area near the right overwing emergency exit, caused a fire. The interior of the plane completely burned out.

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