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September 6, 2014 · Airbus A330 - 301 301 · AP-BKN

Lahore, Pakistan, PK

Overview

Report Status
Factual report
Event Type
Incident
Date
September 6, 2014
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (365 uninjured)
Location
Lahore, Pakistan, PK
Aircraft
Airbus A330 - 301 301
Tail Number
AP-BKN
Operator
Shaheen Air International
Injuries
None
NTSB Number
ENG14RA024

On September 6, 2014, a Shaheen Air International Airbus A330-301 airplane, registration AP-BKN, powered by two General Electric (GE) CF6-80E1A2 turbofan engines experienced a No. 1 (left) engine low pressure turbine failure while cruising at FL370. The flight crew reported hearing a thud followed by a decrease in N1 and thrust of the No. 1 engine. The thrust lever was brought make to idle and all parameters were reported normal with no ECAM or other warning reported. The N1 remained at 68% and the flight continued to its destination where it made an uneventful landing in Lahore, Pakistan. No injuries were reported. The flight had originated in Saudi Arabia. The investigation is being conducted by the Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority (PCAA). The NTSB is participating as the US Accredited Representative as the state of manufacturer for the engines. The PCAA can be contacted at psib@caapakistan.com.pk or by phone at (92) 21 9924 2772.

Full Narrative

On September 6, 2014, a Shaheen Air International Airbus A330-301 airplane, registration AP-BKN, powered by two General Electric (GE) CF6-80E1A2 turbofan engines experienced a No. 1 (left) engine low pressure turbine failure while cruising at FL370. The flight crew reported hearing a thud followed by a decrease in N1 and thrust of the No. 1 engine. The thrust lever was brought make to idle and all parameters were reported normal with no ECAM or other warning reported. The N1 remained at 68% and the flight continued to its destination where it made an uneventful landing in Lahore, Pakistan. No injuries were reported. The flight had originated in Saudi Arabia. The investigation is being conducted by the Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority (PCAA). The NTSB is participating as the US Accredited Representative as the state of manufacturer for the engines. The PCAA can be contacted at psib@caapakistan.com.pk or by phone at (92) 21 9924 2772.

Flight

Event TypeIncident
Event Time09:41 UTC
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftAirbus A330 - 301 301
Tail NumberAP-BKN
Aircraft CategoryAir
OperatorShaheen Air International
Engines2
Engine TypeTurbofan
Engine DetailsGeneral Electric · CF6-80E1A2 · Turbofan
Seats327

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (365 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured365
Total365

Conditions

WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0

Appendix: Source Data