History of the Flight
On 24 May 2013, an Airbus A319-131, registration G-EUOE, departed from London Heathrow Airport. After takeoff, the flight crew received multiple ECAM warnings, including a door remer exit message, autothrust involuntary disconnection, and an EPR mode fault. The Yellow hydraulic system was lost, and a fuel leak developed. Subsequently, an engine fire occurred, leading to an engine shutdown. The crew performed an approach and landing back at Heathrow.
Flight Recorder Data
According to data from the engine EECs and Fire Detection Units, a timeline of events was established. At 07:16, a door remer exit ECAM message appeared. At 07:17:20, the autothrust disconnected involuntarily and an EPR mode fault was recorded. The Yellow hydraulic system was lost, and fuel leakage was detected. The engine fire and shutdown followed. The aircraft landed and the flight data recorders captured the approach and landing, including a braking system pre-land test and an EGPWS warning.
Damage to Aircraft
The aircraft sustained damage, including to the engines. Specific damage details were documented in the accident report.
Evacuation
Following landing, the aircraft was evacuated. Passenger evacuation and exit use were analysed as part of the survival aspects.
Investigation
The Air Accidents Investigation Branch conducted the investigation, examining maintenance procedures, personnel actions, and systems. The overnight maintenance activity and fan cowl door procedures were reviewed. Organisational and management information was considered, including line maintenance checks and quality assurance.