AIRBUS A330 - 301
Lahore, Pakistan — September 6, 2014
Event Information
| Date | September 6, 2014 |
| Event Type | INC |
| NTSB Number | ENG14RA024 |
| Event ID | 20140910X20543 |
| Location | Lahore, Pakistan |
| Country | PK |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | AIRBUS |
| Model | A330 - 301 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | NUSC |
Conditions
| Light Condition | — |
| Weather | — |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 365 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Full Narrative
On September 6, 2014, a Shaheen Air International Airbus A330-301 airplane, registration AP-BKN, powered by two General Electric (GE) CF6-80E1A2 turbofan engines experienced a No. 1 (left) engine low pressure turbine failure while cruising at FL370. The flight crew reported hearing a thud followed by a decrease in N1 and thrust of the No. 1 engine. The thrust lever was brought make to idle and all parameters were reported normal with no ECAM or other warning reported. The N1 remained at 68% and the flight continued to its destination where it made an uneventful landing in Lahore, Pakistan. No injuries were reported. The flight had originated in Saudi Arabia.
The investigation is being conducted by the Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority (PCAA). The NTSB is participating as the US Accredited Representative as the state of manufacturer for the engines. The PCAA can be contacted at [email protected] or by phone at (92) 21 9924 2772.
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.