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AIRBUS A330 - 302 near Caines, Australia — 2013-10-10

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Date
2013-10-10
Location
Caines, Australia, AU
Airport
CNS
Aircraft
AIRBUS A330 - 302
Registration
B-18358
Category
Airplane
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

Investigated by a foreign authority; NTSB does not determine probable cause.

NTSB narrative

On October 4, 2013, a China Airlines Airbus A330-302, powered by General Electric CF6-80E1A4 turbofan engines experienced a No. 1 engine starter failure while at cruise after takeoff from Sydney Airport, Sydney Australia. The flight crew shutdown the engine and the airplane diverted to Caines, Australia where an uneventful single engine was performed. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the Australian Transport Safety Bureau investigation under the provisions of ICAO Annex 13 as the State of Manufacturer of the engines.

NTSB coding

  • Powerplant sys/comp malf/fail · Enroute-cruise

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