BOEING 757
North Sea, United Kingdom — August 7, 2012
Event Information
| Date | August 7, 2012 |
| Event Type | INC |
| NTSB Number | ENG12WA030 |
| Event ID | 20120815X10930 |
| Location | North Sea, United Kingdom |
| Country | UK |
| Highest Injury | — |
Aircraft
| Make | BOEING |
| Model | 757 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | NUSC |
Conditions
| Light Condition | — |
| Weather | — |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Full Narrative
A Boeing 757, registration number G-LSAN, during a post-maintenance test flight expereinced a No. 2 engine fuel leak and that engine was shut down. The airplane diverted and a succesful single engine landing was made.
The Air Accident Investigation Branch (AAIB) of the United Kingdom is investigating the incident. As the state of manufacture of the airplane, the NTSB has designated a U.S. Accredited Representative under the provisions of Annex 13 to the Convention on Civil Aviation to assist the AAIB in their investigation.
All inquiries concerning this accident should be directed to the AAIB of the United Kingdom:
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
Department of Environment, Transport and the Regions
Berkshire Copse Road
Aldershot
Hants
GU11 2HH
United Kingdom
Tel.: (44) 1252 510300
(44) 171 890 5999 (after hours)
E-mail: [email protected]
Fax: (44) 1252 376999
AFTN: EGGCYLYX
Telex: 858119 ACCINV G
Website: http://www.dft.gov.uk
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.