Hong Kong probe reveals Cathay Airbus engine failure due to ruptured fuel hose

19/9/2024 16:53

        A probe by Hong Kong's aviation accident investigation agency revealed Cathay Pacific's Airbus A350 engine failed in-flight due to a ruptured fuel hose which also showed signs of a fire, the agency's report stated on Thursday.
        
        Hong Kong's Air Accident Investigation Authority (AAIA) found a ruptured fuel hose in the second engine of the Cathay Pacific-operated A350 jet, with five additional secondary fuel hoses also showing signs of wear and tear.
        
        The investigation confirms Reuters' earlier report which cited sources saying the initial checks revealed a hose between a manifold and a fuel injection nozzle was pierced.
        
        "This serious incident illustrates the potential for fuel leaks through the ruptured secondary fuel manifold hose, which could result in engine fires," the report stated.
        
        A "serious incident" is an investigative term in aviation that pointed to a high probability of an accident.