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October 10, 2013 · Airbus A330 - 302 302 · B-18358
Caines, Australia, AU
Overview
Report Status
Factual report
Event Type
Incident
Date
October 10, 2013
Location
Caines, Australia, AU
Aircraft
Airbus A330 - 302 302 (2012)
Tail Number
B-18358
Operator
China Airlines
Aircraft Damage
Minor
NTSB Number
ENG14WA002
On October 4, 2013, a China Airlines Airbus A330-302, powered by General Electric CF6-80E1A4 turbofan engines experienced a No. 1 engine starter failure while at cruise after takeoff from Sydney Airport, Sydney Australia. The flight crew shutdown the engine and the airplane diverted to Caines, Australia where an uneventful single engine was performed. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the Australian Transport Safety Bureau investigation under the provisions of ICAO Annex 13 as the State of Manufacturer of the engines.
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On October 4, 2013, a China Airlines Airbus A330-302, powered by General Electric CF6-80E1A4 turbofan engines experienced a No. 1 engine starter failure while at cruise after takeoff from Sydney Airport, Sydney Australia. The flight crew shutdown the engine and the airplane diverted to Caines, Australia where an uneventful single engine was performed. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the Australian Transport Safety Bureau investigation under the provisions of ICAO Annex 13 as the State of Manufacturer of the engines.
Flight
Event TypeIncident
Nearest AirportCAINES (0nm)
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftAirbus A330 - 302 302
Tail NumberB-18358
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageMinor
OperatorChina Airlines
Engine TypeTurbofan
Engine DetailsGeneral Electric · CF6-80E1A4 · Turbofan
Seats307
People & Injuries
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total0
Conditions
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0