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AIRBUS A380 near Goose Bay — 2017-09-30

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Date
2017-09-30
Location
Goose Bay, CA
Aircraft
AIRBUS A380
Registration
F-HPJE
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

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

NTSB narrative

On September 30, 2017, an Air France A380 operating as flight AF 66 from Paris, France to Los Angeles, California had the No. 4 engine's inlet and fan rotor separate from the remainder of the engine. The airplane diverted to Goose Bay, Canada for landing. The airplane is equipped with Engine Alliance GP7200 engines. The investigation of this incident is under the jurisdiction and control of the French government. This report is for information purposes only and contains only information released by or obtained from the French government. Further information pertaining to this incident may be obtained from: Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau Bureau d'Enquêtes et d'Analyses Zone Sud - Batiment 153 10 rue de Paris Aêroport du Bourget 93352 Le Bourget Cedex France Tel.: +33 (01) 49 92 72 00 Fax: +33 (01) 49 92 72 03

NTSB coding

  • Uncontained engine failure · Enroute-cruise

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