Incident Overview
On April 13, 2010, a Cathay Pacific Airways flight from Surabaya, Indonesia, experienced a loss of thrust in both engines while approaching Hong Kong International Airport in Hong Kong, China. The aircraft, an Airbus A330-342 with registration B-HLL, was powered by two Rolls-Royce Trent 777-60 engines. According to the Hong Kong Civil Aviation Department, the airplane touched down at a speed of 230 knots. At the time of landing, the two engines were producing approximately 20% and 70% power, respectively. The pilots reportedly had no control over the engine power settings. Despite this, the airplane was landed safely, and no injuries were reported among passengers or crew.
Aircraft and Flight Details
The aircraft involved was an Airbus A330-342, manufacturer serial number not specified, registered as B-HLL. It was equipped with two Rolls-Royce Trent 777-60 turbofan engines. The flight originated from Juanda International Airport in Surabaya, Indonesia, and was destined for Hong Kong International Airport. The incident occurred during the approach phase of the flight.
Investigation
The investigation into the incident is under the jurisdiction of the government of China, specifically the Civil Aviation Department of Hong Kong. As of the source report, further information is available from the Civil Aviation Department at Queensway Government Offices, 46th Floor, 66 Queensway, Hong Kong, China. The report containing these details was released for informational purposes only and contains information obtained from or released by the Government of China. No probable cause has been stated in the source.