Pilot Debrief

BOEING 787 near Over the Pacific, PO — 2016-08-07

Investigation ongoingENG16WA032
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Date
2016-08-07
Location
Over the Pacific, PO, A1
Airport
GUM
Aircraft
BOEING 787
Registration
VH-VKK
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

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

NTSB narrative

On August 7, 2016, a Jetstar Boeing 787, powered by 2 General Electric (GE) GEnx-1B64/P2 engines experienced a right engine (No. 2) low oil quantity indication while cruising over the Pacific. The engine was shutdown and the airplane was diverted to Guam where an uneventful landing was made. This incident is being investigated by the Australian Transport Safety Board and the NTSB is participating as the US Accredited Representative in accordance with ICAO Annex 13 as the State of Manufacturer for the engines and airplane.

NTSB coding

  • Powerplant sys/comp malf/fail · Enroute

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