DCA12WA006

NTSB incident investigation · Bangkok, Thailand · October 16, 2011

Incident · No injuriesForeign investigation
Date
October 16, 2011, 11:23 local (11:23 UTC)
Place
Bangkok, Thailand
Damage
No damage
Aircraft
NTSB office
Major Investigations Division
Lead agency
Other
Case key
82191

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Factual narrative

On October 16, 2011, a Qantas Airlines B747-400, Australian registration VH-OJS, experienced abnormal exhaust temperatures and vibrations in the number 3 engine while climbing. The engine was shutdown and the flight returned to Bangkok. There were no injuries, and no damage to the airplane. The event is being investigated by the Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB). The NTSB has designated a U.S. Accredited Representative as the state of manufacture under the provisions of ICAO Annex 13. All inquiries should be directed to the ATSB at the following: Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) P.O. Box 967, Civic Square Canberra A.C.T. 2608 Australia Website: http://www.atsb.gov.au

Aircraft

Damage
No damage
Flight
Part 129
Operator
Qantas Airways Limited