Thai Airways flight grounded after engine ‘bangs’ during Phuket takeoff

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Thai Airways flight grounded after engine ‘bangs’ during Phuket takeoff

The Phuket News

 

The Thai Airways takeoff from Phuket was aborted after loud bangs reportedly came from one of the aircraft’s engines. Photo: The Phuket News / file

 

PHUKET: -- Thai Airways has refused to comment on a flight from Phuket to Bangkok being cancelled after loud bangs were reported coming from one of the plane’s engines while accelerating for takeoff from Phuket International Airport on Tuesday night (Nov 29).

 

The aircraft, an Airbus A330-300 with registration HS-TEJ, was performing flight TG-206 from Phuket to Bangkok, reported global aviation safety website The Aviation Herald. (Click here.)

 

The aircraft “was accelerating for takeoff from runway 09 when the crew rejected takeoff after the right hand engine (PW4168) emitted a loud bang” said the report.

 

“Ground observers reported there had been a huge bang, the aircraft shuddered, the aircraft began to slow when two more bangs occurred from the right hand engine,” the report added.

 

Full story: http://www.thephuketnews.com/thai-airways-flight-grounded-after-engine-bangs-during-phuket-takeoff-60071.php

 

-- © Copyright Phuket News 2016-12-01

[NanLaew]

Bloody 2-strokes!!!

[NCC1701A]

" Thai Airways has refused to comment on a flight from Phuket to Bangkok being cancelled after loud bangs were reported coming from one of the plane’s engines ..."

 

Typical Thailand. Anywhere else in the world it would be a standard press release about that the issue is and what is being done. But not in Thailand. No doubt any passengers who posts on Facebook about this flight will be arrested for computer crimes. :)

 

At least the pilots reacted in time.

 

Edited December 1, 2016 by NCC1701A

[keeniau96]

Low-price bidder for maintenance.

[edwinchester]

Whilst rare, not that unusual for jet engines to backfire. Can happen on the taxiway, takeoff or landing.

Had it happen next to me when I once worked as groundcrew....scared the shit out of me :)

Edited December 1, 2016 by edwinchester

[JoePai]

Why worry, they have another engine on that model...

[waldroj]

Sounds like a lucky escape for the passengers. One wonders if the numbers meticulously listed in the news article are for Lottery purposes.

 

So much for THAI's experiment with bio-jet fuel made from locally-farmed rice (https://is.gd/ZAtuVa) !!!

 

[bridge2bridge]

Are they cutting costs on their maintenance too?

[F4UCorsair]

3 hours ago, NCC1701A said:

" Thai Airways has refused to comment on a flight froin Phuket to Bangkok being cancelled after loud bangs were reported coming from one of the plane’s engines ..."

 

Typical Thailand. Anywhere else in the world it would be a standard press release about that the issue is and what is being done. But not in Thailand. No doubt any passengers who posts on Facebook about this flight will be arrested for computer crimes. :)

 

At least the pilots reacted in time.

 

 

Not so.  AIorline managements don't comment on specifics, particularly mechanical/ maintenance specifics.

 

Why Is It that some here are so negative about everything Thai?  If TG had given more Info, they'd be criticized.

 

Unable to edit typos, should be 'Airline.'

Edited December 1, 2016 by F4UCorsair
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[F4UCorsair]

2 hours ago, edwinchester said:

Whilst rare, not that unusual for jet engines to backfire. Can happen on the taxiway, takeoff or landing.

Had it happen next to me when I once worked as groundcrew....scared the shit out of me :)

 

It's usually a 'compressor stall', momentary and not dangerous.  It's not a 'backfire.'

 

Also nothing to do with 'bio fuel.'

Edited December 1, 2016 by F4UCorsair
spellcheck

[scotchonrocks]

2 hours ago, edwinchester said:

Whilst rare, not that unusual for jet engines to backfire. Can happen on the taxiway, takeoff or landing.

Had it happen next to me when I once worked as groundcrew....scared the shit out of me :)

It's most likely surge caused by stressed compressor.  Not unusual as you have suggested.

Edited December 1, 2016 by scotchonrocks
Typo

[mettech]

They should of removed the tiny lezard out of there.

[atyclb]

48 minutes ago, F4UCorsair said:

 

Not so.  AIorline managements don't comment on specifics, particularly mechanical/ maintenance specifics.

 

Why Is It that some here are so negative about everything Thai?  If TG had given more Info, they'd be criticized.

 

Unable to edit typos, should be 'Airline.'

 

 

what other airline on planet earth paints the plane black after a technical issue?  can you list one?

[klauskunkel]

Spiritus ex machina.

Amen.

[Dukeleto]

chitty chitty bang bang

[FredNL]

Maintenance in Thailand .. !!??

 

Clean inside but more important is clean the outside.

Add some water for the windscreen wipers.

Put some air in the tires.

Oil change??? Only when the tank is completely empty, you only need to fill it. Smart engine !!!

 

[F4UCorsair]

1 hour ago, atyclb said:

 

 

what other airline on planet earth paints the plane black after a technical issue?  can you list one?

 

 

I can't comment on technical issues, but after a crash/serious incident resulting in damage, the logo/identifying mark is ALWAYS painted out, by EVERY airline, if there is anything left to paint!  I've never seen an entire aircraft painted black, but have seen one in real life, and numerous in pictures, that have the brand name obscured.

 

Did that happen in this case??

Edited December 1, 2016 by F4UCorsair
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[natway09]

F4U  Do not be concerned about the "Thai Bashers.

They are just non intelligent morons talking about something they know just enough about to be dangerous.

The pilot (Thai) did exactly the right thing & on inspection by senior engineers (also Thai) they will more than likely

find as someone else said a stressed compressor with a venturi partially blocked  & the turbine & engine will be fine.

 

 

[mcfish]

 
 
what other airline on planet earth paints the plane black after a technical issue?  can you list one?

Ha ha ha just the usual Thai bashing misinformation. Get your facts straight!

Sent from my SC-01D using Tapatalk

[tails]

And the head of maintenance was quoted in saying: "mai pen rai... bai seven, su elephant glue... khun farang ting tong, kruengbin ok kap" :D :D

 

[licka]

2 hours ago, bridge2bridge said:

Are they cutting costs on their maintenance too?

Do they have maintenance ????

[PREM-R]

Seems this plane has had a similar problem before

Chiang Mai Jun 11th 2016

 

""A Thai Airways Airbus A330-300, registration HS-TEJ performing flight TG-111 from Chiang Mai to Bangkok (Thailand), was climbing out of Chiang Mai's runway 18 when the left hand engine (PW4168) emitted a number of bangs and streaks of flame. The crew stopped the climb at 4000 feet, shut the engine down and returned to Chiang Mai for a safe landing on runway 36 about 12 minutes after departure."

Link to Article
 

[F4UCorsair]

35 minutes ago, licka said:

Do they have maintenance ????

 

 

I don't think many know how airlines operate.   Maintenance is not a voluntary process, and the manufacturers, Airbus and Boeing, track an airline's maintenance, and frequently audit an airline's maintenance procedures.

 

They don't want to sell aircraft to airlines who will crash them; it makes their product look bad.

 

The manufacturers also monitor crew training, and ensure it is of an acceptable standard.

 

The manufacturers are occasionally called in by insurance companies to take over maintenance and crew training, so that an airline can continue to be insured.  The alternative is going out of business, and that does nobody any good.

 

It's not as simple as buying a couple of aircraft and being let loose exposing the fare paying public to unacceptable risk.

Edited December 1, 2016 by F4UCorsair

[Bangkok Barry]

2 hours ago, atyclb said:

 

 

what other airline on planet earth paints the plane black after a technical issue?  can you list one?

 

This answers your question: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2013/sep/09/thai-airways-logo-crash-etiquette

[tifino]

11 minutes ago, Bangkok Barry said:

 

This answers your question: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2013/sep/09/thai-airways-logo-crash-etiquette

 

it's done - not only solely by Thai, nor  solely to Airlines either:

 

It was recently done to a Gold Bus Lines Coach from Ballarat;

 when it crashed in Melbourne,

and many passengers were trapped.

Taping over the logo was a given priority

 

 

[drgoon]

1 hour ago, F4UCorsair said:

 

 

I don't think many know how airlines operate.   Maintenance is not a voluntary process, and the manufacturers, Airbus and Boeing, track an airline's maintenance, and frequently audit an airline's maintenance procedures.

 

They don't want to sell aircraft to airlines who will crash them; it makes their product look bad.

 

The manufacturers also monitor crew training, and ensure it is of an acceptable standard.

 

The manufacturers are occasionally called in by insurance companies to take over maintenance and crew training, so that an airline can continue to be insured.  The alternative is going out of business, and that does nobody any good.

 

It's not as simple as buying a couple of aircraft and being let loose exposing the fare paying public to unacceptable risk.

 

Thank God there's a few of us on here who know stuff.

 

Most of the  posts on thaivisa are pathetic to say the least.

[NCC1701A]

4 hours ago, F4UCorsair said:

 

Not so.  AIorline managements don't comment on specifics, particularly mechanical/ maintenance specifics.

 

Why Is It that some here are so negative about everything Thai?  If TG had given more Info, they'd be criticized.

 

Unable to edit typos, should be 'Airline.'

sorry but airlines don't refuse to comment in the USA. that would be the worst possible thing to say or do. never happens. The say what they know. 

and what is clear there was a "unknown problem with this flight and we are investigating. Early indications are suggesting a engine malfunction of some sort but it is too early to tell the exact cause."

you see how easy that was? but not in Thailand.

 

[Xircal]

The same aircraft, registration number HS-TEJ was involved in another incident in June this year when the left hand engine shutdown in flight: https://www.aeroinside.com/item/7708/thai-a333-at-chiang-mai-on-jun-11th-2016-engine-shut-down-in-flight

 

The aircraft was also involved in another incident in October 2014 when severe turbulence caused injuries to one of the passengers: https://www.aeroinside.com/item/4872/thai-a333-at-bangkok-on-oct-5th-2014-turbulence-injures-one

 

 

[mikiea]

9 hours ago, keeniau96 said:

Low-price bidder for maintenance.

maintenance  ,  ?  

[mikiea]

1 hour ago, drgoon said:

 

Thank God there's a few of us on here who know stuff.

 

Most of the  posts on thaivisa are pathetic to say the least.

wow , it seems you have deemed yourself the keeper of great truth . in a perfect world maybe . you have forgotten last year thai planes were not allowed to land at many fields outside of Thailand because safety and air time logs were non existent . oh ....and did you just call your fellow expats pathetic ?