Incident Overview
On May 30, 2018, at 05:50 UTC, a United Airlines Boeing 767-322, registered as N671UA, experienced a failure of its right engine during descent into Geneva Airport (LSGG), Switzerland. The aircraft was operating scheduled passenger flight from Washington Dulles International Airport (KIAD) to Geneva.
Flight Details
The flight was conducted under Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) and carried three pilots, along with 110 cabin crew and passengers. The aircraft landed safely with the right engine at idle.
Engine Failure and Approach
According to the preliminary report from the Swiss Safety Investigation Service (SESE), during the descent a failure on the right engine caused vibrations. In response, the crew conducted the approach with the right engine reduced to idle power. No further details on the nature of the failure were provided.
Damage and Injuries
The report states that there were no injuries to crew, passengers, or third parties. Additionally, no damage to the aircraft or ground property was recorded.
Investigation
The Swiss Safety Investigation Service has opened an investigation into the incident. As of the preliminary report, no probable cause has been determined.