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Heat on Rolls Royce after China Eastern Airlines A330 was forced to land with gaping hole in engine

12 Jun 2017 21:28:21

news.com.au

A DISINTEGRATING fan or a loose engine part are considered the most likely causes of a gaping hole in the left engine covering of a China Eastern Airlines’ A330 in Sydney.


The pilot became aware of an engine fault within seconds of takeoff from Sydney at 8.30 Sunday night, and radioed Air Traffic Control.


Passengers on board flight MU736 to Shanghai, reported hearing a loud bang then a burning smell sparking some concern.


The giant tear in the engine cowling that could be seen from the plane only served to heighten the alarm.


Air Traffic Controllers warned other aircraft landing in Sydney of the “engine loss” and raced to get a runway inspection completed.


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