Incident Overview
On September 11, 2012, at approximately 1109 China Standard Time (0309 UTC), a Boeing 747-8F freighter aircraft, registered VQ-BLR and powered by GEnx-2B engines, suffered an engine failure during the takeoff roll at Shanghai Pudong International Airport in Shanghai, China. The aircraft was operated by Air Bridge Cargo Airlines as a cargo flight. The flight crew subsequently rejected the takeoff. No injuries were reported among the two crew members on board.
Investigation
The Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) is conducting the investigation into this incident. In accordance with ICAO Annex 13, the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has designated a U.S. Accredited Representative, as the United States is the state of manufacture for the aircraft and engines.
Status
The investigation is ongoing. Further information will be released by the CAAC as it becomes available.