Aircraft Engine Refuses To Shut Down After Explosion Caused Emergency Landing

One of the four engines of QF32 (Airbus) aircraft operated by Qantas Airline exploded early in a Singapore/Sydney flight on November 4, 2010 but after an emergency landing, a recalcitrant engine refused to shut down while fuel leaked near hot brakes and a new environment was set for potential disasters. This is according to www.aviationspeakers.com.

The damage to the aircraft when one of the engines exploded, was extensive but since the over 400 passengers onboard remained calm during the ordeal, the pilot, Richard de Crespigny had a task on the flight deck to keep the aircraft in the air and then, get back on the ground.

For two hours, he and his fellow crew (technical and cabin) planned out stabilization, configuring of the overweight aircraft before maneuvering it towards Changi Airport in Singapore.

According to www.lhd.com.au, “Four minutes after take-off, the left inboard engine suffered an uncontained engine failure.”

“On landing, QE32 was 50 tonnes over its maximum landing weight for the longest runway.”

“The pilots could not shut down the outer left-wing engine. There was a significant fire risk.”