Emirates 413 Engine Failure

Arjun M · #1 11th November 2012, 09:26 PM

Emirates 413 did a Pan call on departures about 10 mins ago. Failure of #3 engine on T/O. Is returning to sydney, possible holding for dumping fuel.

Arjun M · #2 11th November 2012, 09:33 PM

They just decided to hold and dump fuel for approx 30 min.

James Smith · #3 11th November 2012, 09:49 PM

Flightaware has EK413 flying over Port Stephens at 19,000 feet and gradually turning south now over water.

Stuart Trevena · #4 11th November 2012, 10:10 PM

Aircraft is A6-EDA.
Currently holding 19,000 feet, heading towards Mudgee, after a circle of Newcastle, still dumping fuel.

Why didn't Airbus build into the A380's a dump valve, instead of wasting time flying around to burn of the fuel?

Also, given that EK413 has declared Pan, are they still allowed to land after Curfew? If so, what conditions are placed on the Pilot? ie Reverse Thrust?

Stuart

Stuart Trevena · #5 11th November 2012, 10:15 PM

Now turning South Back to Sydney Airport, on Desent through FL170

Stuart

James Smith · #6 11th November 2012, 10:18 PM

Returning towards Sydney now. Will they be fined for breaking curfew? I presume with the Pan declaration that curfew and thrust reverse restrictions will be cancelled. Also, does the full RFFS operate after 23:00? They have probably remained on duty seeing the call was made just after 22:00.

Stuart Trevena · #7 11th November 2012, 10:20 PM

About to Pass Penrith at 10,000 ft
Stuart

James Smith · #8 11th November 2012, 10:21 PM

Passing 10,000 on descent and abeam Broken Bay.

Chris Z · #9 11th November 2012, 10:28 PM

The A380 can, and does dump fuel. Because of their weight ex SYD to DXB, there is a significant amount that needs to be thrown overboard and burnt to get it to MLW.

James Smith · #10 11th November 2012, 10:29 PM

Turning base now.