Incident at Gander Oceanic Airspace
Summary
1996-10-16: While enroute to Europe from JFK, the pilot advised that the #3 engine was shut down requesting descent from FL370. ATC was unable clearance due traffic so the flight descended in accordance with the contigency procedures. Upon reaching FL290 the aircraft was cleared to Boston.
Details
| CADORS Number | 1996A0835 |
|---|---|
| Occurrence Type | Incident |
| Reported By | NAV CANADA |
| Occurred At | 1996-10-16 - 02:28 |
| Day or Night? | |
| Fatalities | 0 |
| Injuries | |
| Aerodrome ID | |
| Aerodrome Name | |
| Geographic Location | Gander Oceanic, Atlantic Region, Gander Oceanic Airspace |
| TSB Occurrence Number | |
| TSB Class of Investigation | |
| AOR Number | |
| Reported By | NAV CANADA |
| Categories | System/component failure or malfunction [powerplant] |
| Events |
Aircraft Details (1 aircraft)
| Type | Aeroplane
|
|---|---|
| Canadian Registration | |
| Foreign Registration | |
| Country of Registration | Canada |
| Occurrence Type | Incident |
| Owner | |
| Operator | VIRGIN ATLANTIC AIRWAYS LIMITED (12400) Commercial |
| Make |
BOEING |
| Model | 747 |
| Year Built | |
| Engine Type | |
| Engine Make | |
| Engine Model | |
| Gear Type | Land |
| Private | No |
| Amateur Built | No |
| Flight Number | VIR 004 |
| Flight Rule | |
| CARS Subpart | |
| Phase of Flight | Cruise |
| Damage | Unknown |
| Fatalities | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Events | Engine shut down |