No fatalities

Malaysian-registered Airbus A330-323 engine shutdown and diversion to Alice Springs

Alice Springs, Australia

On January 18, 2018, an AIRBUS A330 323 operated by Malaysia Airlines was involved in an aviation accident near Alice Springs, Australia. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 17 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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AIRBUS A330 323
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On January 18, 2018, a Malaysian-registered Airbus A330-323 shut down its No. 1 engine after compressor stalls and diverted to Alice Springs, Australia. No injuries were reported among 255 people on board.

Incident Overview On January 18, 2018, at approximately 14:25 Western Australian standard time, a Malaysian-registered Airbus A330-323 experienced an in-flight engine event. The aircraft was operating a flight from Sydney, Australia, to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. ## Engine Shutdown and Diversion The flight crew shut down the No. 1 engine, a Pratt & Whitney PW4168A, after it had compressor stalls. Following the shutdown, the aircraft diverted to Alice Springs, Australia, where it landed. ## Occupants and Injuries There were no injuries reported to the 2 flight crew members, 8 flight attendants, and 245 passengers on board. ## Investigation The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) is investigating the incident. The source directs all inquiries concerning the incident to the ATSB.