B-HLL

Unknown
Unknown

AIRBUS A330S/N: 244

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
NTSB Number
ENG10RA024
Location
Hong Kong, China, Switzerland
Event ID
20100420X41112
Aircraft Damage
Unknown
Highest Injury
Unknown
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0

Aircraft Information

Registration
B-HLL
Make
AIRBUS
Serial Number
244
Engine Type
Turbo-jet
Model / ICAO
A330A332
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
No. of Engines
2

Analysis

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: cadadmin@vol.net

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.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ENG10RA024