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September 15, 2019 · Boeing B777 200ER 240 · AP-BGK
Lahore, Pakistan, PK
Overview
Report Status
Factual report
Event Type
Incident
Date
September 15, 2019
Location
Lahore, Pakistan, PK
Aircraft
Boeing B777 200ER 240
Tail Number
AP-BGK
Operator
Pakistan International Airlines Corporat
NTSB Number
ENG19WA035
On September 15, 2019, while in flight at approximately 5 miles northwest of Lahore, Pakistan, the pilot of a Pakistani International Airlines Boeing 777-200ER, registration AP-BGK, powered by two General Electric GE90 turbofan engines, initiated a Mayday call, reporting a right hand engine fire and requested to return to Lahore airport. It was reported that the airplane landed safely with no injuries reported. It was later reported that only the engine starter was damaged.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 paaib@caapakistan.com.pk or by phone at (92) 21 9924 2772.
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On September 15, 2019, while in flight at approximately 5 miles northwest of Lahore, Pakistan, the pilot of a Pakistani International Airlines Boeing 777-200ER, registration AP-BGK, powered by two General Electric GE90 turbofan engines, initiated a Mayday call, reporting a right hand engine fire and requested to return to Lahore airport. It was reported that the airplane landed safely with no injuries reported. It was later reported that only the engine starter was damaged.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 paaib@caapakistan.com.pk or by phone at (92) 21 9924 2772.
Flight
Event TypeIncident
Event Time09:21
Nearest Airport0nm
Aircraft FireIflt
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBoeing B777 200ER 240
Tail NumberAP-BGK
Aircraft CategoryAir
OperatorPakistan International Airlines Corporat
Engines2
Engine TypeTurbofan
Engine DetailsGe · GE90 · Turbofan | General Electric · GE90 · Turbofan
Seats440
People & Injuries
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total0
Conditions
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0