Boeing 757 Suffers Fuel Leak During Test Flight

Incident Overview

A Boeing 757, registration G-LSAN, encountered a fuel leak from its No. 2 engine while conducting a post-maintenance test flight. The leak prompted the crew to shut down the affected engine. The aircraft subsequently diverted and performed a successful single-engine landing. No further details about the location or duration of the flight were provided.

Investigation

The Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB) of the United Kingdom is investigating the incident. As the state of manufacture of the airplane, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has designated a U.S. Accredited Representative under Annex 13 to the Convention on Civil Aviation to assist the AAIB. All inquiries regarding this incident should be directed to the AAIB.