🛩️Flight 780 experiences engine failures while approaching Hong Kong
🔥Pilots manage to regain control and make a high-speed landing
🌊Salt water contamination in the fuel system caused the engine failures
🚁Investigation reveals that open fuel pipes may have been exposed to groundwater
⚠️The incident highlights the importance of thorough maintenance and inspection procedures
How did the pilots regain control of the aircraft?
—By making slow and precise adjustments to the throttle, they were able to restore power to one engine and maintain control.
What caused the engine failures?
—Salt water contamination in the fuel system, likely due to open fuel pipes that were exposed to groundwater.
Were there any injuries?
—There were only a few minor injuries reported among the passengers and crew.
What lessons can be learned from this incident?
—The incident highlights the importance of thorough maintenance and inspection procedures, as well as the need for effective contamination prevention measures.
Has there been any action taken to prevent similar incidents in the future?
—Following the incident, measures have been put in place to improve the maintenance and inspection of fuel systems, as well as enhance contamination prevention protocols.
00:00Foreign loses power on route to Hong Kong
04:23Flight 780 experiences engine failures
09:40The aircraft makes a high-speed landing
11:10Investigation reveals salt water contamination in the fuel system
14:16Discovery of collapsed fuel filters due to salt water exposure
15:44Fuel system exposed to groundwater during airport upgrade
15:59Salt water contamination leads to engine failures
16:26Lessons learned and improvements implemented
