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Mariner
21st Jul 2021, 14:06
UPS B748 Eng fire HKG (https://www.dimsumdaily.hk/engine-of-ups-cargo-plane-catches-fire-and-returns-to-hk-airport/?fbclid=IwAR20GW85psw2B5o1rs7ICBKOfwjswrUr7DQENICgsaFJLd0JxU ajNUL0vZQ)
July 20th, UPS3 HKG-DXB.
From what I hear, it didn't go out. Overweight landing @ 940k lbs.
Less Hair
21st Jul 2021, 16:16
Well done everybody. N624UP.
Video from Twitter
https://twitter.com/aviationbrk/status/1417853324783665154?s=20
krismiler
21st Jul 2021, 22:27
I’m sure General Electric will be watching this very closely, as will all other operators of the type. With the GEnx engine being the only one available for the B747-8, and also in use on the B787, any problems could have far reaching consequences.
krismiler
21st Jul 2021, 22:46
A link with a few more pictures and details.
https://samchui.com/2021/07/21/ups-boeing-747-8-returns-to-hong-kong-after-engine-fire/#.YPijOe_0qf0