Japan to investigate ANA 787-8 engine failure
Japan to investigate ANA 787-8 engine failure. An All Nippon Airways (ANA) Boeing 787-8 aircraft suffered an “engine failure” at Tokyo Narita International airport on 14 August.
In response to queries made by FlightGlobal, ANA says that the aircraft, registered JA840A, was about to “perform the takeoff roll when the engine failed.” It was operating as flight NH959 from Tokyo Narita to Shanghai Pudong at 13.55 local time when the incident happened.
Japanese reports indicate that the incident took place at Narita’s runway 34L, and that a rejected takeoff was performed.
While ANA could not comment on damage suffered by the aircraft, online images suggest flames emerging from the 787’s left engine. Although parts were later found on the runway, ANA was unable to say if these fragments came from the aircraft’s Rolls-Royce Trent 1000-67 C engine.
All 240 passengers and crews were safe, says the airline.
The aircraft has since been grounded, pending investigations by the airline and the Japan Civil Aviation Bureau, adds ANA.
Flight Fleets Analyzer shows that the 787-8 was delivered to ANA in July 2015, where it operates and manages the aircraft. It is owned by an entity named Diamond Mint since October 2015.
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