Incident Overview
On September 6, 2014, a Shaheen Air International Airbus A330-301 aircraft, registration AP-BKN, experienced a No. 1 (left) engine low pressure turbine failure while cruising at flight level 370 (FL370). The aircraft was powered by two General Electric (GE) CF6-80E1A2 turbofan engines.
Crew Actions
The flight crew reported hearing a thud, followed by a decrease in N1 and thrust of the No. 1 engine. The thrust lever was brought back to idle. All parameters were reported normal with no ECAM or other warning reported. The N1 remained at 68%.
Flight Outcome
The flight continued to its destination and made an uneventful landing in Lahore, Pakistan. No injuries were reported. The flight had originated in Saudi Arabia.
Investigation
The investigation is being conducted by the Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority (PCAA). The NTSB is participating as the US Accredited Representative as the state of manufacturer for the engines. The PCAA can be contacted at [email protected] or by phone at (92) 21 9924 2772.