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Old 29th Nov 2016, 21:39
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FE Hoppy
 
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Originally Posted by tdracer
FE, valid point, but there have been a number of incidents where one or more engines flame out and the crew starts troubleshooting the electrical system without realizing the engine(s) quit.
We had one incident on a 767 where both engines quit during descent (ice crystal icing), then re-lit a minute or so later. Pilot squawk was 'temporary loss of electrical power' - we didn't know the engines had quit until we looked at the FDR.
Yes but it's not the same as troubleshooting a low fuel warning.
I'm wondering if the VivaColombia Maday is the reason the went in the hold and they tried to squeeze the fuel too much.

Has anyone confirmed the VivaColombia Mayday yet?
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