(Reuters) – A probe by Hong Kong’s aviation accident investigation company revealed Cathay Pacific’s Airbus A350 engine failed in-flight attributable to a broken gas hose which additionally confirmed indicators of a hearth, the company’s report acknowledged on Thursday.
Hong Kong’s Air Accident Investigation Authority (AAIA) discovered a ruptured gas hose within the second engine of the Cathay Pacific-operated A350 jet, with 5 further secondary gas hoses additionally exhibiting indicators of damage and tear.
“Coupled with other contributing factors, such as the presence of oxygen and an ignition (heat) source, this could result in a fire that could spread to the surrounding area,” the report acknowledged.
“If not promptly detected and addressed, this situation, along with further failures, could escalate into a more serious engine fire, potentially causing extensive damage to the aircraft.”
Cathay Pacific started inspecting all its Airbus A350 jets after passenger flight CX383 acquired an engine fireplace warning shortly after take-off on Sept. 2. It was the primary element of its kind to undergo such a failure on any A350 plane worldwide, Cathay stated on the time.
