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October 16, 2011
Bangkok, TH
Overview
Report Status
Factual report
Event Type
Incident
Date
October 16, 2011
Location
Bangkok, TH
Operator
Qantas Airways
NTSB Number
DCA12WA006
On October 16, 2011, a Qantas Airlines B747-400, Australian registration VH-OJS, experienced abnormal exhaust temperatures and vibrations in the number 3 engine while climbing. The engine was shutdown and the flight returned to Bangkok. There were no injuries, and no damage to the airplane. The event is being investigated by the Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB). The NTSB has designated a U.S. Accredited Representative as the state of manufacture under the provisions of ICAO Annex 13. All inquiries should be directed to the ATSB at the following: Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) P.O. Box 967, Civic Square Canberra A.C.T. 2608 Australia Website: http://www.atsb.gov.au
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On October 16, 2011, a Qantas Airlines B747-400, Australian registration VH-OJS, experienced abnormal exhaust temperatures and vibrations in the number 3 engine while climbing. The engine was shutdown and the flight returned to Bangkok. There were no injuries, and no damage to the airplane. The event is being investigated by the Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB). The NTSB has designated a U.S. Accredited Representative as the state of manufacture under the provisions of ICAO Annex 13. All inquiries should be directed to the ATSB at the following: Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) P.O. Box 967, Civic Square Canberra A.C.T. 2608 Australia Website: http://www.atsb.gov.au
Flight
Event TypeIncident
Event Time11:23 UTC
Nearest Airport0nm
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft
OperatorQantas Airways
Operating RulePart 129
People & Injuries
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total0
Conditions
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0