Air Transat press release at : [URL=http://www.newswire.ca/releases/August2001/25/c2342.html]http://www.newswire.ca/releases/August2001/25/c2342.html[/ URL]
Extract from the release:
"THE TS 236 FLIGHT INCIDENT AND INVESTIGATION
Flight TS 236 left Toronto on time at 8:10 p.m. EST on August 23. While the Airbus A330-200, operating since 1999, was flying at a cruising altitude of 39,000 feet and was around 30 minutes from the Azores, a technical problem caused a significant loss of fuel. The captain then took appropriate measures.
He decided to direct the aircraft towards Terceira, the closest airport, and had passengers prepare for a possible ditching - a procedure required for all emergencies over water. Both aircraft engines ceased functioning several minutes prior to landing. Eight of the ten landing gear wheels burst on touchdown. No fire or smoke was reported in the cabin. Emergency evacuation procedures were rapidly and systematically implemented. The hypothesis of incorrect fuelling in Toronto has been definitely ruled out."
[ 26 August 2001: Message edited by: D Beaver ]