Qantas VH-OQL
A Qantas A380 lost its No. 3 engine during the climb from Dubai. Gearbox damage interrupted the drive to the engine accessories; all 503 occupants returned safely.
Incident date:
LEVEL 3 Final report
Causes
Maintenance in airline accidents
Official investigators identified maintenance in 2 of the incidents we cover, from 2013 to 2014. Each account explains how it arose in that case. A shared topic does not mean the same cause.
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| Date | Flight | Aircraft | Location | Fatalities | Report status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 March 2014 | Qantas VH-OQL | Airbus A380-842 | Climb after departure from Dubai International Airport, United Arab Emirates | 0 | LEVEL 3 Final report |
| 6 December 2013 | flydubai A6-FEB | Boeing 737-800 | Dubai International Airport, United Arab Emirates | 0 | LEVEL 3 Final report |
flydubai A6-FEB
Six passenger service units containing chemical oxygen generators travelled in the cargo hold on a ferry flight from Amman to Dubai. Both pilots were uninjured.
Incident date:
LEVEL 3 Final report