Drama over the Mediterranean: Aircraft returns to the engine after fire

Drama over the Mediterranean: Aircraft returns to the engine after fire

excitement over the clouds! Shortly after the start in Rome, the passengers of a Hainan Airlines flight experienced a real nightmare: a fire in the right turbine forced the machine to return. The airline reported on the X platform that a bird strike was responsible for the drama. The machine, which was lifted off the Fiumicino Airport on Sunday morning, had to turn several loops over the Mediterranean before returning.

with 249 passengers and 16 crew members on board the situation was dangerous. But the crew reacted quickly and started a fuel rapid outlet to reduce weight and make landing easier. Fortunately, the machine landed safely one hour after the start, and all occupants were able to leave the machine in an orderly manner. There were no injuries, which is a little miracle in such an emergency!

alarm of the coast guard

The Italian coast guard was alerted during the incident after a sailor had spotted the burning engine. A coastal wax ship searched the sea for possible ruins and fuel residues, but without success. The incident shows once again how quickly the situation in the air can change and how important the reactionability of the crew is.