All articles tagged with #engine issue
Originally Published 3 months ago — by ABC News
A Northrop Grumman cargo ship successfully arrived at the International Space Station after a one-day delay caused by an engine shutdown due to software settings, marking the first flight of the larger Cygnus version with supplies and experiments.
Originally Published 7 months ago — by airlive
United Airlines flight UA863 from San Francisco declared an emergency due to an engine issue and safely diverted to Honolulu, landing after approximately 6 hours and 42 minutes in flight.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Fox Business
A United Airlines Boeing 777-200 en route from San Francisco to Paris diverted to Denver due to an engine issue, with 273 passengers and 12 crew members on board. The flight landed safely, and the passengers were provided with alternative flight options. This incident adds to a series of unrelated safety incidents involving United Airlines aircraft in recent months, prompting CEO Scott Kirby to emphasize the airline's commitment to safety.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by FOX 31 Denver
A United flight from San Francisco to Paris was diverted to Denver after crew members reported an issue with one engine on the Boeing 777-200, although the flight did not declare an emergency landing. This incident follows previous diversions to Denver, including one due to a wing issue and another due to a cracked windshield. Boeing has been under scrutiny for the safety and quality of its aircraft, with the recent announcement of CEO Dave Calhoun stepping down at the end of the year.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by NBC News
Passengers on a United Airlines flight from Texas to Florida captured video of flames shooting out of the plane's engine midflight, leading to an emergency landing. The incident, described as an "engine issue," was caused by a compressor stall, likely due to airflow disruption. This comes amid heightened scrutiny of Boeing aircraft following a series of flight mishaps, including a recent Alaska Airlines incident. The FAA has increased oversight of Boeing's production, and the company faces legal and regulatory challenges.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Motorsport.com
Charles Leclerc believes an engine issue caused him to spin off during the formation lap of the Brazilian GP, resulting in a crash. He also experienced a subsequent hydraulic failure that caused him to lose control of the steering wheel. Leclerc stated that the engine problem caused the rear wheels to lock, leading to the spin. His Ferrari teammate, Carlos Sainz, had a different issue in a previous race, and Leclerc believes his problem was unrelated. The race was red-flagged due to a separate incident involving Kevin Magnussen, Alex Albon, and others.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Reuters
RTX Corp, the parent company of Pratt & Whitney, announced a $3 billion charge and warned airlines that hundreds of their Airbus jets would be grounded at any one time in the coming years due to a rare manufacturing flaw in the Geared Turbofan series. The company estimates that between 2023 and 2026, a total of 600 to 700 engines will need to be pulled off Airbus A320neo jets for lengthy quality inspections, resulting in an average of 350 planes being grounded per year. The repair work, initially expected to take 60 days, is now projected to last up to 300 days per engine. RTX shares fell 7.9% following the announcement.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by USA TODAY
Air India Flight 173, carrying 216 passengers and 16 crew members from New Delhi to San Francisco, was forced to make an emergency landing in Russia's Magadan airport in Siberia due to an engine issue. No injuries were reported, and the passengers were provided support on the ground. A replacement plane is expected to take passengers to San Francisco on Thursday. The airline has activated a dedicated hotline for those concerned about passengers.