The left engine of the BA aircraft that caught fire on the runway at Las Vegas airport had "multiple breaches of the engine case", US air investigators have found.
157 passengers and 13 crew were forced to evacuate the plane.
British Airways has apologised to passengers caught up in a fire on a aircraft in Las Vegas.
In a letter to customers, the airline asked for their patience while the situation was dealt with.
"I am very sorry that you were involved in the incident at Las Vegas Airport today," the letter said.
"We do not underestimate how distressing the experience has been for you and we have a dedicated team of staff here to help you."
Steve Bingham suffers regular flashbacks and been on medication for psychological trauma since the incident.
The veteran British Airways pilot hailed a hero for saving the lives of passengers on a burning plane has said he is unlikely to fly again.
ITV News Business Editor Joel Hills explains what happened to British Airways Flight 2276 at Las Vegas Airport.