New damage to an airbus equipped with a Pratt & Whitney engine. A Delta Air Lines A330-300 with 270 people on board encountered a critical incident during takeoff from Las Vegas International Airport on October 28. He suffered an engine failure.
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Delta Airlines flight DL777, which operated the route between Las Vegas and Atlanta in the United States, was never able to take off this Monday, October 28. The aircraft suffered a serious incident on the engine, a Pratt & Whitney.
The Airbus A330 was preparing to take off from Las Vegas for Atlanta, Georgia, when the crew had to abort its takeoff. When accelerating on the track, black smoke came from the engine. Witnesses from other planes witnessed the scene.
“It looks like it's coming out of the engine. It's on fire,” said a witness whose comments were reported by FOX News. L'Delta crew performed the fire checklist for the affected engine and immediately aborted takeoff.
The crew indicated that they needed assistance to tow the aircraft as they were unable to maneuver safely. The passengers remained on board and both engines were shut down. Emergency services were dispatched to the track.
All 261 passengers and nine crew members were evacuated safely, without any injuries. The travelers were able to board another aircraft. The replacement flight arrived in Atlanta with a significant delay of approximately 9 hours and 15 minutes.
As for the Airbus A330, it was towed to the boarding gate for inspection. Initial reports indicate a malfunction in the right engine, a model Pratt & Whitney, le PW4168A. An airline spokesperson confirmed that during inspection of the aircraft “burning fuel was coming out of the engine”, adding that “the aircraft will be subject to further inspection and maintenance “.
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The FAA, the Federal Aviation Administration, has opened an investigation into the incident. The aircraft has since been returned to service.
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