#engine-failure

#engine-failure

A preliminary finding into last month's Air India plane crash suggested that the aircraft's fuel control switches were turned off, starving the engines of fuel causing a loss of engine thrust shortly after takeoff. One pilot was recorded asking the other why he cut off the fuel in the flight's final moments, to which the other pilot replied he did not do so. The crash resulted in at least 260 fatalities, including 19 on the ground, marking it as one of India's worst aviation disasters.

The Air India plane achieved a maximum speed of 180 knots indicated airspeed (IAS), and both engines cut off immediately, leading to a thrust loss.

Nissan is recalling 443,899 vehicles due to potential engine failure caused by a manufacturing flaw in bearings of certain VC Turbo engines.

ABC reporter Mark Willacy was onboard the flight, noting a large bang and sharp shudder during takeoff. The plane struggled to gain altitude, indicating something was amiss. Following this alarming incident, the aircraft established a loop and returned to Sydney, guided by the calm commands of the flight crew who explained the engine situation to passengers. Their reassurance and adherence to emergency protocols were pivotal during this distressing event.

Shares in Rolls-Royce fell 6% after Cathay Pacific identified a failure in an engine component of its Airbus A350, prompting extensive fleet inspections.