Fire Above the Cockpit / Swissair Flight 111
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Ford Arcing Event - What Caused the Fire?
Investigators believe the fire was likely caused by arching, but they ere not able to determine the exact origin of the ark. No determination could be made regarding how the insulation at the forrd arc location was initially breached. It appears likely that at least one other wire was involved in the lead arcing event. However, it could not be determined whether this was an in flight entertainment system wire or wires,. One or more aircraft wires, or some combination of both.
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