Accident Details
Date
Sunday, August 7, 2016
NTSB Number
ENG16WA032
Location
Over the Pacific, Unknown
Event ID
20160817X93540
Aircraft Damage
Unknown
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
320
Total Aboard
320
Aircraft Information
Registration
VH-VKK
Make
BOEING
Serial Number
36237
Engine Type
Turbo-jet
Analysis
On August 7, 2016, a Jetstar Boeing 787, powered by 2 General Electric (GE) GEnx-1B64/P2 engines experienced a right engine (No. 2) low oil quantity indication while cruising over the Pacific. The engine was shutdown and the airplane was diverted to Guam where an uneventful landing was made.
This incident is being investigated by the Australian Transport Safety Board and the NTSB is participating as the US Accredited Representative in accordance with ICAO Annex 13 as the State of Manufacturer for the engines and airplane.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ENG16WA032