KA991 in flight to HKG then back to PEK

[fjouve]

Does anyone know why KA991 after taking off from PEK to HKG had to fly back to PEK because of technical difficulties?

[dragon501]

Yes. All well handled by all involved.

[b747heavy]

I believe an engine stall followed by engine fire....crew on oxy (pax as well according to local Chinese newspaper), Mayday called with a return to PEK. I am not sure where the aircraft is, did not see it when returning to PEK this afternoon?

Well done to the entire crew involved!!

[fjouve]

Good job! Passengers report that when the incident occured there was some smoke in the cabin.

It would be interested to know how did China ATC reacted to the Mayday?

[hongkongfooey]

Yeh, the engine stalled because bits came of the front and went flying thru the back
Bluddy english rubbish

[N1 Vibes]

WHAT FIRE PEOPLE?

[dragon501]

There was NO, I say again, NO fire.

[fjouve]

OK I am not saying that there was a fire but why did passengers had the perception of smoke in the cabin?

[Phlaps 40]

Where there's smoke there's (not always) fire

When an engine suffers structural damage the resulting vibrations can cause the oil seals to be compromised. Hot oil enters the airflow > pressurisation system > cabin and forms a mist that looks like smoke.

What an awesome job by the tech and cabin crew. Bravo.

F40

[dragon501]

And thats exactly what happened.

[N1 Vibes]

Uh, this is exactly what happened:

http://www.xanga.com/gazer88

Says it all really.

[Alert Height]

outtahere

Obviously you missed out on your tick on the last PC. Sorry if you don.t make the grade.

[Outtahere]

Alert height- ticked all the boxes well before your time. Including the exit box. Good luck.

[mcdude]

outtahere, your (now deleted) post was as offensive as you are...