On May 6, 2014, an AIRBUS A330 - 223 223 operated by Vietnam Airlines was involved in an aviation accident near Melbourne, Australia, Australia. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: failure of the No. 2 engine (right). This summary draws on records from NTSB; 17 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
On May 6, 2014, an Airbus A330-223 rejected takeoff at Melbourne Aerodrome due to failure of the right engine (Pratt & Whitney PW4168). No injuries were reported. The ATSB is investigating.
Event Details
On May 6, 2014, at 10:52 am local time, an Airbus A330-223 aircraft performed a rejected takeoff at Melbourne Aerodrome in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. The decision to abort the takeoff was prompted by the failure of the No. 2 engine, located on the right side of the aircraft. The engine involved was a Pratt & Whitney PW4168 turbofan. No injuries were reported as a result of the incident.
Investigation
The Australian Transport Safety Board (ATSB) is conducting the investigation into the rejected takeoff. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is participating as the US Accredited Representative, as the United States is the state of manufacturer for the engines. The ATSB can be contacted via email at [email protected] or by phone at (02) 6257 4150 (local) or +61 2 6257 4150 (international).
What happened in the 6 May 2014 AIRBUS A330 - 223 223 accident near Melbourne, Australia, Australia?
On May 6, 2014, an Airbus A330-223 rejected takeoff at Melbourne Aerodrome due to failure of the right engine (Pratt & Whitney PW4168). No injuries were reported. The ATSB is investigating.
Were there any fatalities in the 6 May 2014 AIRBUS A330 - 223 223 accident?
No fatalities were recorded in this accident.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 6 May 2014 involved an AIRBUS A330 - 223 223, operated by Vietnam Airlines, at Melbourne, Australia, Australia.
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