AIRBUS A330
Hong Kong, China — April 13, 2010
Event Information
| Date | April 13, 2010 |
| Event Type | INC |
| NTSB Number | ENG10RA024 |
| Event ID | 20100420X41112 |
| Location | Hong Kong, China |
| Country | CH |
| Airport | Hong Kong International |
| Highest Injury | — |
Aircraft
| Make | AIRBUS |
| Model | A330 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | NUSC |
Conditions
| Light Condition | — |
| Weather | — |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Full Narrative
On April 13, 2010, Cathay Pacific Airways Airbus A330-342, aircraft registration B-HLL, powered by two Rolls-Royce Trent 777-60 engines, experienced a loss of thrust in both engines during approach to the Hong Kong International Airport, Hong Kong, China. According to the Hong Kong Civil Aviation Department, the airplane landed at 230 knots while the two engines were producing about 20% and 70% power respectively, and the pilots apparently had no control over the engine power. The airplane was landed safely and no injuries were reported. The flight originated from Surabaya, Indonesia.
The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the government of China. Further information pertaining to this incident may be obtained from:
HONG KONG
Civil Aviation Department
Queensway Government Offices, 46th Floor
66 Queensway
Hong Kong
China
Tel.: (852) 2-867 4332
E-mail: [email protected]
Fax: (852) 2-869 0093
AFTN: VHHHYAYX
Telex: 61361 CADHK HX
This report is for informational purposes only and contains only information obtained for, or released by, the Government of China.
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.