TUI Nederland B788 near London on Oct 21st 2020, unusual noise and vibrations

Last Update: October 21, 2020 / 14:49:57 GMT/Zulu time

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Incident Facts

Date of incident
Oct 21, 2020

Classification
Incident

Airline
TUI Airlines Nederland

Flight number
OR-363

Departure
Amsterdam, Netherlands

Destination
Curacao, Curaçao

Aircraft Registration
PH-TFK

Aircraft Type
Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner

ICAO Type Designator
B788

A TUI Airlines Nederland Boeing 787-8, registration PH-TFK performing flight OR-363 from Amsterdam (Netherlands) to Curacao (Curacao), was enroute at FL340 about 30nm north of London,EN (UK) when the crew decided to return to Amsterdam reporting an unusual noise and vibrations on board, the source of which could not be determined. The crew advised no asstiance on the ground would be needed, however, they were heavier than normal, their approach speed would be around 161 knots. Upon contacting approach the crew declared PAN PAN and continued for a safe landing on runway 18R with emergency services on stand by, the crew reported normal operation after landing and taxied to the apron.

A replacement Boeing 787-8 registration PH-TFL is estimated to reach Curacao with a delay of about 5 hours.
Aircraft Registration Data
Registration mark
PH-TFK
Country of Registration
Netherlands
Date of Registration
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Legal Basis
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Manufacturer
The Boeing Company
Aircraft Model / Type
787-8
ICAO Aircraft Type
B788
Year of Manufacture
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Serial Number
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Incident Facts

Date of incident
Oct 21, 2020

Classification
Incident

Airline
TUI Airlines Nederland

Flight number
OR-363

Departure
Amsterdam, Netherlands

Destination
Curacao, Curaçao

Aircraft Registration
PH-TFK

Aircraft Type
Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner

ICAO Type Designator
B788

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