As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.
What was found
DURING ENGINE START GROUND CREW REPORTED RT ENGINE FIRE. CREW SHUT DOWN THE ENGINE AND FIRED BOTH FIRE EXTINGUISHING BOTTLES. ENGINE STARTER REPORTED TO HAVE FAILED RELEASING OIL WHICH CAUGHT ON FIRE, CAUSING CONSIDERABLE DAMAGE TO THE ENGINE AND COWL. CHECK-C 1-17-01 LAX.