Qantas A332 over Pacific on Dec 3rd 2024, sparks seen from engine

Last Update: December 20, 2024 / 19:01:00 GMT/Zulu time

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Incident Facts

Date of incident
Dec 3, 2024

Classification
Incident

Airline
Qantas

Flight number
QF-16

Aircraft Registration
VH-EBQ

Aircraft Type
Airbus A330-200

ICAO Type Designator
A332

A Qantas Airbus A330-200, registration VH-EBQ performing flight QF-16 from Los Angeles,CA (USA) to Brisbane,QL (Australia), was enroute at FL320 over the Pacific Ocean about 1160nm southwest of Los Angeles when the crew decided to return to Los Angeles. On approach to Los Angeles the right hand engine (CF6) stalled. The aircraft continued for a safe landing on Los Angeles' runway 24R about 5:50 hours after departure.

The Australia's ATSB reported that during cruise sparks were observed from the right hand engine prompting the crew to return to Los Angeles. During approach to Los Angeles a bang was heard and the crew detected a right hand engine stall. Post flight inspection revealed metal debris in the engine exhaust pipe. The occurrence was rated an incident and is being investigated.
Incident Facts

Date of incident
Dec 3, 2024

Classification
Incident

Airline
Qantas

Flight number
QF-16

Aircraft Registration
VH-EBQ

Aircraft Type
Airbus A330-200

ICAO Type Designator
A332

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