What happened
On June 17, 2010, a Boeing 777, registration G-YMMP, operated by British Airways, diverted from a flight traveling from Singapore to London. The aircraft landed at Amsterdam Schiphol airport (AMS) at 0535 UTC.
Shortly after departing Singapore, the crew reported a vibration. Approximately five hours into the flight, a thud was heard in the No. 2 (left hand) engine. Following this event, fuel flow increased significantly, resulting in insufficient fuel to complete the flight to the original destination.
Upon landing, the aircraft sustained significant structural damage. The inspection revealed that the inner barrels of the No. 2 engine aft duct and the thrust reverser had suffered structural failure. Specifically, the No. 2 engine thrust reverser inner wall "D" Duct had liberated. The damage extended to the engine pylon, the inboard flap fairing, the flaperon, and the back of the flaps.
There were no injuries resulting from this incident.