View Full Version : British Airways Heathrow flight grounded by 'engine surge'
golfbananajam
7th Mar 2014, 07:43
This from the BBC
BBC News - British Airways Heathrow flight grounded by 'engine surge' (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-26478011)
Perrin
7th Mar 2014, 08:50
What was the type?
Plunged, hurtled, dived 2000 feet, thought we were all going to die......
Oh, no.... Landed safely.... Crew acted professionally and dealt with the situation.... Well done all!!
:ok:
brakedwell
7th Mar 2014, 08:56
So they didn't hit any schools, hospitals or Auntie Maggie's moggie, big deal :ugh:
ilesmark
7th Mar 2014, 09:00
Perrin - the Daily Fail says it was an A319 - British Airways plane makes emergency landing at Heathrow after 'engine surge' | Mail Online (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/travel/article-2575417/British-Airways-plane-makes-emergency-landing-Heathrow-engine-surge.html)
Love the picture the Huffington Post picked - http://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/2014/03/07/ba-plane-heathrow-engine-surge_n_4916816.html
SLFguy
7th Mar 2014, 11:42
So they didn't hit any schools, hospitals or Auntie Maggie's moggie, big deal
It's in 'Spotters' - don't get your panties in a bunch.
SpringHeeledJack
7th Mar 2014, 12:05
Sounds like it swallowed a bird ? I'd be happy that the pilots decided to land sooner than later as asymmetrical flying wouldn't be much fun for anyone. Hurrahs all round.
4Greens
7th Mar 2014, 18:56
Just seen in the press: BA jet forced to turn back to Heathrow. Flames from engine.
llondel
8th Mar 2014, 04:30
The description of bangs and flames reminded me of the Thomson 757 a few years ago where someone caught the birdstrike and subsequent climb-out on video. I assume this one proceeded in a similar manner when the engine belched, past V1 so continue into the air, take a deep breath, plan for what to do next and come back.
I assume Heathrow had to close the runway while they sent out the guy with the broom to check for debris. Once it was clear, did they remain on alert with no flights until the aircraft was back down, or did they continue operations until the aircraft reported it was ready to return?
DaveReidUK
8th Mar 2014, 07:19
I assume Heathrow had to close the runway while they sent out the guy with the broom to check for debris. Once it was clear, did they remain on alert with no flights until the aircraft was back down, or did they continue operations until the aircraft reported it was ready to return?Departures were suspended for about 20 minutes; no interruption to arrivals.