AIRBUS INCIDENT, 24™ MAY 2013, PERSONS ON BOARD (POB); 75, CABIN CREW; 3, FLIGHT CREW; 2, NO HAZ MAT

摘要

The aircraft departed Heathrow for Oslo. Both engine cowlings failed on take off, depositing debris on the southern runway. The aircraft returned to Heathrow on its No. 1 engine, the captain having shut down the No. 2 engine. The flight deck crew discharged both extinguishers into the No. 2 engine. On approach to Heathrow the incident was upgraded to Aircraft Accident Imminent (AAI) and the captain declared a Mayday. The No. 2 engine was still on fire on approach and landing. The fire was extinguished by Heathrow Airport Fire and Rescue Service crews using two monitors and two side lines, forward and aft.