An LHR bound BA 747 lost an engine on take off from Los Angeles and after a brief discussion with BA control centre, they took the decision to carry on with the flight on the remaining three engines, flying at 29,000 feet.
They used up so much fuel they had to divert to MAN. Questions of whether or not this was done to try and avoid passenger delay compensation payout have been raised.
By: wysiwyg - 1st March 2005 at 16:12
I’m more tempted to say that BA took the decision with the intention of getting the aircraft back to the UK for an engine change….otherwise there would be greater problems with getting a spare to LAX.
I wouldn’t have thought that something as basic as an engine surging would require an engine change. Perhaps DarrenBe can give a better idea.
By: wysiwyg - 1st March 2005 at 16:12
I’m more tempted to say that BA took the decision with the intention of getting the aircraft back to the UK for an engine change….otherwise there would be greater problems with getting a spare to LAX.
I wouldn’t have thought that something as basic as an engine surging would require an engine change. Perhaps DarrenBe can give a better idea.
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February 26, 2005 at 1:54 pm