AIRBUS A330 near Hong Kong, China — 2010-04-13
- Date
- 2010-04-13
- Location
- Hong Kong, China, CN
- Airport
- HKG
- Aircraft
- AIRBUS A330
- Registration
- B-HLL
- Category
- Airplane
- Fatalities
- 0
Probable cause
Investigated by a foreign authority; NTSB does not determine probable cause.
NTSB narrative
On April 13, 2010, Cathay Pacific Airways Airbus A330-342, aircraft registration B-HLL, powered by two Rolls-Royce Trent 777-60 engines, experienced a loss of thrust in both engines during approach to the Hong Kong International Airport, Hong Kong, China. According to the Hong Kong Civil Aviation Department, the airplane landed at 230 knots while the two engines were producing about 20% and 70% power respectively, and the pilots apparently had no control over the engine power. The airplane was landed safely and no injuries were reported. The flight originated from Surabaya, Indonesia. The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the government of China. Further information pertaining to this incident may be obtained from: HONG KONG Civil Aviation Department Queensway Government Offices, 46th Floor 66 Queensway Hong Kong China Tel.: (852) 2-867 4332 E-mail: cadadmin@vol.net Fax: (852) 2-869 0093 AFTN: VHHHYAYX Telex: 61361 CADHK HX This report is for informational purposes only and contains only information obtained for, or released by, the Government of China.