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May 6, 2014 · Airbus A330 - 223 223 · VN-A371
Melbourne, Australia, AU
Overview
Report Status
Factual report
Event Type
Incident
Date
May 6, 2014
Location
Melbourne, Australia, AU
Aircraft
Airbus A330 - 223 223 (1999)
Tail Number
VN-A371
Operator
Vietnam Airlines
Aircraft Damage
Minor
NTSB Number
ENG14WA012
On May 6, 2014, at 10:52 am local time, an Airbus A330-223 performed a rejected takeoff at the Melbourne Aerodrome, Melbourne, Victoria Australia, due to the failure of the No. 2 engine (right), a Pratt & Whitney PW4168 turbofan. No injuries were reported. The investigation is being conducted by the AustralianTransport Safety Board (ATSB). The NTSB is participating as the US Accredited Representative as the state of manufacturer for the engines. The ATSB can be contacted at atsbinfo@atsb.gov.au or by phone locally at (02) 6257 4150 or by phone internationally at +61 2 6257 4150.
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On May 6, 2014, at 10:52 am local time, an Airbus A330-223 performed a rejected takeoff at the Melbourne Aerodrome, Melbourne, Victoria Australia, due to the failure of the No. 2 engine (right), a Pratt & Whitney PW4168 turbofan. No injuries were reported. The investigation is being conducted by the AustralianTransport Safety Board (ATSB). The NTSB is participating as the US Accredited Representative as the state of manufacturer for the engines. The ATSB can be contacted at atsbinfo@atsb.gov.au or by phone locally at (02) 6257 4150 or by phone internationally at +61 2 6257 4150.
Flight
Event TypeIncident
Event Time10:52
Nearest AirportMelbourne Aerodrome (0nm)
Flight Plan FiledUnknown
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftAirbus A330 - 223 223
Tail NumberVN-A371
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageMinor
OperatorVietnam Airlines
Engine TypeTurbofan
Engine DetailsPratt & Whitney · PW4168A · Turbofan
People & Injuries
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total0
Conditions
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0