Druk A319 at Bangkok on May 11th 2022, engine fire
Last Update: May 19, 2022 / 22:13:04 GMT/Zulu time
Incident Facts
Date of incident
May 11, 2022
Classification
Incident
Cause
Engine fire
Airline
Druk Air
Flight number
KB-151
Departure
Bangkok, Thailand
Destination
Paro, Bhutan
Aircraft Registration
A5-RGF
Aircraft Type
Airbus A319
ICAO Type Designator
A319
Thailand's AIB reported a post flight inspection found evidence of fire, damage and fuel leaks in the area of the Variable Stator Vane (VSV) Actuator. The occurrence was rated a serious incident and is being investigated.
Incident Facts
Date of incident
May 11, 2022
Classification
Incident
Cause
Engine fire
Airline
Druk Air
Flight number
KB-151
Departure
Bangkok, Thailand
Destination
Paro, Bhutan
Aircraft Registration
A5-RGF
Aircraft Type
Airbus A319
ICAO Type Designator
A319
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