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November 18, 2012 · Airbus A310 - 308 308 · AP-BEB
Karachi, PK
Overview
Report Status
Factual report
Event Type
Incident
Date
November 18, 2012
Location
Karachi, PK
Aircraft
Airbus A310 - 308 308
Tail Number
AP-BEB
Operator
Pakistan International Airlines Cor
NTSB Number
ENG13WA038
The Civil Aviation Authority Safety Investigation Board of Pakistan (CAAP) has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a Pakistan International Airlines Corporation (PIAC) Airbus A-310-308, registration number AP-BEB, powered by General Electric CF6-80C2A8 turbofan engines aircraft that experienced a No.1 engine compressor stall while taking from Jinnah International Airport (JIAP), Karachi Pakistan. The airplane was returned to JIAP where a safe landing was performed. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the CAAP investigation under the provisions of ICAO Annex 13 as the State of Manufacturer of the engines.
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The Civil Aviation Authority Safety Investigation Board of Pakistan (CAAP) has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a Pakistan International Airlines Corporation (PIAC) Airbus A-310-308, registration number AP-BEB, powered by General Electric CF6-80C2A8 turbofan engines aircraft that experienced a No.1 engine compressor stall while taking from Jinnah International Airport (JIAP), Karachi Pakistan. The airplane was returned to JIAP where a safe landing was performed. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the CAAP investigation under the provisions of ICAO Annex 13 as the State of Manufacturer of the engines.
Flight
Event TypeIncident
Nearest AirportJinnah International Airport (0nm)
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftAirbus A310 - 308 308
Tail NumberAP-BEB
Aircraft CategoryAir
OperatorPakistan International Airlines Cor
Engines2
Engine TypeTurbofan
Engine DetailsGeneral Electric · CF6-80C2A8 · Turbofan
People & Injuries
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total0
Conditions
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0