AIRBUS A330

Hong Kong, China — April 13, 2010

Event Information

DateApril 13, 2010
Event TypeINC
NTSB NumberENG10RA024
Event ID20100420X41112
LocationHong Kong, China
CountryCH
AirportHong Kong International
Highest Injury—

Aircraft

MakeAIRBUS
ModelA330
CategoryAIR
FAR PartNUSC

Conditions

Light Condition—
Weather—

Injuries

Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
None0
Total Injured0

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.

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