BA FLT#288 returns to PHX due to technical issues
Dec 10, 2017, 6:21 pm
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It was declared as a Mayday call at 52 seconds on the video which has ATC coverage. (a different one from the one dylanks has posted)
At 2:14 the flight crew state it was an engine surge caused by overheating as confirmed in the avherald report.
At 2:14 the flight crew state it was an engine surge caused by overheating as confirmed in the avherald report.
Last edited by PETER01; Dec 10, 2017 at 6:27 pm
Dec 11, 2017, 4:01 pm
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Looks like G-CIVM is re-positioning PHX-BDA-LHR today as BA 9174... my guess is that it's being flown back to the UK with 3 engines for repair back in the UK.
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Dec 11, 2017, 6:23 pm
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Dec 11, 2017, 7:47 pm
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Dec 12, 2017, 4:39 am
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Dec 15, 2017, 2:17 am
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AFAIK they would never schedule a 3 engine revenue service. But 3 engine flight home for repairs is, I believe, not something to cause the pilots undue worry - they merely have precise procedures for this. Remember, the thing has to be able to cope with an engine failure during takeoff roll, after V1 (ie after speed at which a runway stop is no longer viable). So there's no question at all it can fly on 3 engines.
Interestingly the 747 can actually carry a 5th engine on a pod on the left wing, inbound of engine 2. Doesn't happen very often - but can be used to ferry an engine out to another stricken plane. Again, there's a chapter in the OPs for it. Special setup for the FMC etc.
Interestingly the 747 can actually carry a 5th engine on a pod on the left wing, inbound of engine 2. Doesn't happen very often - but can be used to ferry an engine out to another stricken plane. Again, there's a chapter in the OPs for it. Special setup for the FMC etc.
Dec 15, 2017, 2:31 am
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Problems around planes that have/dad technical issues can be interesting and I learnt you need to be careful with what you say.
I was on G-VIIO a few days before it had its unfortunate engine issue and subsequent fire on take-off at LAS. This summer I was on it again going to Florida. During the flight my daughter was going through the magazine and asked which plane we were on when she reached the section on BA's fleet. I said a 777 and that we were actually on the plane that had the fire at LAS. She has flown loads of time and is not nervous. But as I said it I looked up and the look of fear in the guys eyes next to us in the window seat was a picture as he gripped the arm rests. Feeling guilty I had to then give a little spech to my daughter on how it was now a new engine and the frame would have been checked and it was probably the safest plane in the sky now. It ws for him and you could see him starting to relax but it shows that sometimes you need to be careful what you say. Of course I then put my foot in it again when reliving the event with a group that had been on the plane (we were a wedding party so a few groups on the plane). One of the group needed lots of reassurance on the return flight as he was so nervous he would be on the same plane.
I was on G-VIIO a few days before it had its unfortunate engine issue and subsequent fire on take-off at LAS. This summer I was on it again going to Florida. During the flight my daughter was going through the magazine and asked which plane we were on when she reached the section on BA's fleet. I said a 777 and that we were actually on the plane that had the fire at LAS. She has flown loads of time and is not nervous. But as I said it I looked up and the look of fear in the guys eyes next to us in the window seat was a picture as he gripped the arm rests. Feeling guilty I had to then give a little spech to my daughter on how it was now a new engine and the frame would have been checked and it was probably the safest plane in the sky now. It ws for him and you could see him starting to relax but it shows that sometimes you need to be careful what you say. Of course I then put my foot in it again when reliving the event with a group that had been on the plane (we were a wedding party so a few groups on the plane). One of the group needed lots of reassurance on the return flight as he was so nervous he would be on the same plane.
Dec 15, 2017, 8:30 pm
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This actually happening G-VIIO at LAS in a few years ago. When the captain saw the engine is on fires and he aborts takeoff. He called fire rescue to come near the plane. All passengers & the crew had to be evacuated from the aircraft.