Delta A333 over Atlantic on Dec 28th 2020, engine vibrations, engine shut down in flight

Last Update: January 7, 2021 / 14:27:16 GMT/Zulu time

Bookmark this article
Incident Facts

Date of incident
Dec 28, 2020

Classification
Incident

Cause
Engine shut down in flight

Airline
Delta Airlines

Flight number
DL-262

Departure
New York JFK, United States

Destination
Paris Charles de Gaulle, France

Aircraft Registration
N810NW

Aircraft Type
Airbus A330-300

ICAO Type Designator
A333

A Delta Airlines Airbus A330-300, registration N810NW performing flight DL-262 from New York JFK,NY (USA) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (France), was enroute at FL380 about 700nm southsouthwest of Keflavik (Iceland) when the crew decided to divert to Keflavik reporting a problem with the #1 engine (PW4168, left hand). The crew requested to descend to FL320 and set course for Keflavik, the turn to Keflavik was approved by Oceanic Control within a minute, however, the request to descent took more than 15 minutes due to a lot of traffic around that needed to be moved out, the aircraft continued to maintain FL380 in the meantime. Finally the aircraft descended to FL290 and landed safely on Keflavik's runway 01 about 2 hours after the decision to divert.

The engine was being replaced.

On Jan 7th 2021 Iceland's RNSA reported the #1 engine started to vibrate, the crew attempted to move the thrust lever back and forth which resulted in the engine stalling a number of times. The crew thus declared emergency and diverted to Keflavik on single engine.

The aircraft remained on the ground in Keflavik until Jan 5th 2021 before positioning to Atlanta,GA (USA).
Aircraft Registration Data
Registration mark
N810NW
Country of Registration
United States
Date of Registration
Pkgfcbji qAdhlk q Subscribe to unlock
TCDS Ident. No.
fpip Subscribe to unlock
Manufacturer
AIRBUS
Aircraft Model / Type
A330-323
Number of Seats
Hhj Subscribe to unlock
ICAO Aircraft Type
A333
Year of Manufacture
Qcph Subscribe to unlock
Serial Number
K lp Subscribe to unlock
Aircraft Address / Mode S Code (HEX)
Mqmjmb Subscribe to unlock
Engine Count
G Subscribe to unlock
Engine Manufacturer
Qgphqhm Subscribe to unlock
Engine Model
Fndcehplpd Subscribe to unlock
Engine Type
Medhbffni Subscribe to unlock
Pounds of Thrust
Pf db Subscribe to unlock
Main Owner
G enkij fg hfcggeljpfAjlhqpniknq fjgcfei ib mkbjdl cmggiAdqpckkplpjdlcb fjAllq pcfmnehhcemgfeeqdqeqdAkeiAbdhpiilkhh f Subscribe to unlock
Incident Facts

Date of incident
Dec 28, 2020

Classification
Incident

Cause
Engine shut down in flight

Airline
Delta Airlines

Flight number
DL-262

Departure
New York JFK, United States

Destination
Paris Charles de Gaulle, France

Aircraft Registration
N810NW

Aircraft Type
Airbus A330-300

ICAO Type Designator
A333

This article is published under license from Avherald.com. © of text by Avherald.com.
Article source

You can read 2 more free articles without a subscription.

Subscribe now and continue reading without any limits!

Subscribe now
Are you a subscriber? Login
Subscribe

Read unlimited articles and receive our daily update briefing. Gain better insights into what is happening in commercial aviation safety.

Compare our plans

Send tip

Support AeroInside by sending a small tip amount.

Send tip

Related articles

Newest articles

Subscribe today

Are you researching aviation incidents? Get access to AeroInside Insights, unlimited read access and receive the daily newsletter.

Pick your plan and subscribe

Partner

ELITE Logo

ELITE Simulation Solutions is a leading global provider of Flight Simulation Training Devices, IFR training software as well as flight controls and related services. Find out more.

SafetyScan Pro

SafetyScan Pro provides streamlined access to thousands of aviation accident reports. Tailored for your safety management efforts. Book your demo today

AeroInside Blog
Popular aircraft
Airbus A320
Boeing 737-800
Boeing 737-800 MAX
Popular airlines
American Airlines
United
Delta
Air Canada
Lufthansa
British Airways