Aaron Goh 1 Report post Posted May 15, 2010 http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2010/5/15/nation/6266673&sec=nation Saturday May 15, 2010 Boeing 737 lands in Kuching on one engine KUCHING: A Boeing 737 carrying 122 passengers landed safely at the Kuching International Airport despite encountering partial engine failure. The flight from Kuala Lumpur reportedly landed at 9.40pm as scheduled on Thursday. It was learnt that the left engine had malfunctioned as the aircraft was about to land. Sources said the pilot switched off the malfunctioning engine and landed the plane safely. Airline staff and airport security at the airport refused to comment on the incident and said there were no delays of flights that evening. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ja Singh 2 Report post Posted May 15, 2010 (edited) http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2010/5/15/nation/6266673&sec=nation Saturday May 15, 2010 Boeing 737 lands in Kuching on one engine Is this the same plane that had its engine replaced in Penang? Edited May 15, 2010 by jadivindra Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aaronhiew 0 Report post Posted May 16, 2010 Yea Aaron, do u know the rego #? Wondering too like Jadivindra... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sung 0 Report post Posted May 16, 2010 different aircraft, the one in penang flying happily so far. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Radzi 2 Report post Posted May 16, 2010 (edited) Is this the same plane that had its engine replaced in Penang? Even if it is the same aircraft, it will be a different engine. When a component becomes unserviceable, it will be removed from the aircraft; another one is then fitted. The component will be send to the shop for repair, then stored until needed. Most likely it will be in a different airframe. Edited May 16, 2010 by Radzi Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sung 0 Report post Posted May 16, 2010 This aircraft has no problem with its engine, it was due to another reason that's why it was been shut down in flight. The aircraft operate normally back to kul next day. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BC Tam 2 Report post Posted May 16, 2010 (edited) This aircraft has no problem with its engine, it was due to another reason that's why it was been shut down in flight The mind boggles ! Please share if you're not obligated otherwise Edited May 16, 2010 by BC Tam Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mushrif A 3 Report post Posted May 16, 2010 The mind boggles ! Please share if you're not obligated otherwise Why? Havent u heard? It's part of management's latest strategy to reduce the fuel bill. Once the aircraft is on finals and fairly assured of arriving safely at its destination, a single engine will do. Imagine the amount of fuel saved across many flights adopting such a technique and the cummulative positive impact to the bottomline at the end of the day! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sung 0 Report post Posted May 17, 2010 Nothing to worry much, the aircraft is okay, just that the crew did the engine shut down according to their check list due to certain reason. That's why 737 is made with 2 engines. F50 and Twin Otter very common land with single engine. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
