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Date:
25-MAR-2024
Time:
13:10 UTC
Type of Aircraft:
Airbus A330-202
Owner/Operator:
Qantas
Registration:
VH-EBA
MSN:
0508
Year of Manufacture:
2002
Engine Model:
GE CF6-80E1A4
Location:
East of Perth, WA – Australia
Phase:
En route
Nature:
Passenger – Scheduled
Departure Airport:
Melbourne-Tullamarine Airport, VIC (MEL/YMML)
Destination Airport:
Perth Airport, WA (PER/YPPH)
Circumstances:
**During its descent toward Perth Airport, Qantas flight QF781, an Airbus A330-202, encountered an engine issue that resulted in a loud bang heard by passengers. The flight crew promptly initiated protocols for such incidents, leading to the manual shutdown of the affected engine. Despite the mid-air scare, the aircraft was able to continue and complete a safe landing on a single engine. Emergency services were on standby at the airport as the plane made a priority landing and taxied to the gate, where passengers disembarked normally. The incident, while distressing for those on board, highlighted the A330-200’s capability to operate on one engine and the crew’s adherence to safety procedures. Engineers are currently inspecting the aircraft to identify the cause of the engine problem.**
Carter Capner Law monitors accidents involving light aircraft, helicopters, charter flights, balloons, commuter aircraft and airlines throughout Australia and overseas to spotlight safety issues of concern to our clients and to demonstrate those situations in which they may have a right to an insurance or compensation recovery. We act for pilots, passengers, operators, aircraft owners and aviation employees worldwide. Call today on 1300 529 529 or click here to reach Carter Capner Law. Click on Client Showcase to view our history of aircraft accident compensation claims.