Calspan On-Site Motorcoach Fire Investigation; Vehicle: 2005 Motor Coach Industries (MCI) Model J4500; Location: State of Louisiana

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Calspan On-Site Motorcoach Fire Investigation; Vehicle: 2005 Motor Coach Industries (MCI) Model J4500; Location: State of Louisiana

2010-11-01
By Calspan Corporation. Crash Data Research Center

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Calspan Corporation. Crash Data Research Center
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United States. Department of Transportation. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
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2005 MCI Model J4500 Automobile Insurance Buses Fire Causes Fire Departments Fire Extinguishers Fire Fighting Fire Investigation Fire Origins Incident Severity Liability Insurance Motorcoaches Motorcoach Fires Vehicle Fires
Publication/ Report Number:

CA10019
Resource Type:

Tech Report
Geographical Coverage:

Louisiana
Corporate Publisher:

Calspan Corporation
Abstract:

This on-site investigation focused on the origin and severity of a fire that consumed a 2005 Motor Coach Industries (MCI) Model J4500 motorcoach. The vehicle was in-transit occupied by a 63-year-old male driver and 32 passengers consisting of 26 middle school students and six chaperones. The motorcoach was traveling westbound on an interstate roadway and was traversing a high-elevation bridge when an adult passenger heard a loud noise and alerted the driver. The driver stated that he detected a wobble in the right tag axle tire in his right outside mirror. The driver continued for a distance of approximately 0.8 km (0.5 mi) in an attempt to travel over the bridge as there was no safe area to stop the motorcoach. The passengers then detected an odor of smoke. The driver observed smoke in his right outside mirror emanating from the right rear area of the motorcoach. He slowed the vehicle and brought the motorcoach to a controlled stop in the right lane near the high point of the bridge and evacuated all passengers. An adult passenger retrieved the fire extinguisher from the second row right seat area and attempted to suppress the fire without success. A cellular call was placed to the emergency response system to request police and fire department assistance. The motorcoach was completely engulfed in fire prior to the arrival of the fire department. Following their arrival, the firefighters extinguished the fire; however, the fire damage to the bus was extensive. There were no injuries associated with this incident. The fire also consumed the majority of all luggage and personal items on board the motorcoach.
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DTNH22-07-C-00043
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NHTSA - Vehicle Safety Research Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
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urn:sha256:7aa75d7423e0190d8ebd4c9c700cd6b8d81745d2059fa5029fe1653ab4aea1ce
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