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March 29, 2019 · Boeing 787 8 · VH-VKJ
Osaka, JP
Overview
Report Status
Factual report
Event Type
Incident
Date
March 29, 2019
Location
Osaka, JP
Aircraft
Boeing 787 8
Tail Number
VH-VKJ
Operator
Jetstar Airways
NTSB Number
ENG19WA016
On March 29, 2019, a Boeing 787, powered by two General Electric GEnx 1B64P2 turbofan engines and operated by Jetstar Airways, experienced a dual engine event while descending to land at the Kansai International Airport (RJBB), Osaka, Japan. During descent, the No. 2 (right) engine indications were reported to be unstable. Subsequently, the No. 1 (left) engine was reported to have lower thrust than commanded followed by the No. 2 engine having lower than commanded thrust. The Japan Transport Safety Board is investigation this event and the NTSB is participating as the US Annex13 Accredited Representative as the state of manufacturer of the airplane and engines.
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On March 29, 2019, a Boeing 787, powered by two General Electric GEnx 1B64P2 turbofan engines and operated by Jetstar Airways, experienced a dual engine event while descending to land at the Kansai International Airport (RJBB), Osaka, Japan. During descent, the No. 2 (right) engine indications were reported to be unstable. Subsequently, the No. 1 (left) engine was reported to have lower thrust than commanded followed by the No. 2 engine having lower than commanded thrust. The Japan Transport Safety Board is investigation this event and the NTSB is participating as the US Annex13 Accredited Representative as the state of manufacturer of the airplane and engines.
Flight
Event TypeIncident
Event Time09:57 UTC
Nearest AirportKansai International Airport (0nm)
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBoeing 787 8
Tail NumberVH-VKJ
Aircraft CategoryAir
OperatorJetstar Airways
Engines2
Engine TypeTurbofan
Engine DetailsGeneral Electric · GEnx 1B64 P2 · Turbofan | General Electric · GEnx 1B64 P2 · Turbofan
People & Injuries
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total0
Conditions
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0