Philippine Airlines Flight 113
| Incident | |
|---|---|
| Date | 21 November 2019 |
| Summary | Engine fire, cause was initially speculated as classic compressor stall; under investigation.[1] |
| Aircraft | |
| Aircraft type | Boeing 777-300ER[2] |
| Operator | Philippine Airlines |
| IATA flight No. | PR113 |
| ICAO flight No. | PAL113 |
| Call sign | PHILIPPINE 113 |
| Registration | RP-C7775[3] |
| Flight origin | Los Angeles International Airport, Los Angeles, United States |
| Destination | Ninoy Aquino International Airport, Pasay, Philippines |
| Occupants | 365 |
| Passengers | 347[4] |
| Crew | 18[4] |
| Fatalities | 0[4] |
| Injuries | 0[4] |
| Survivors | 365 (all)[4][5] |
Philippine Airlines Flight 113 (also known as PR113 or PAL113) was a scheduled Philippine Airlines international passenger flight on November 21, 2019 from Los Angeles International Airport, Los Angeles, United States to Ninoy Aquino International Airport, Pasay, Philippines. Shortly after takeoff, the right engine of the Boeing 777-3F6ER serving the flight caught on fire and was forced to return back to Los Angeles International Airport. The plane made an emergency landing with all of the 347 passengers and 18 crew members uninjured.[4][5][6]
Incident[edit]
Philippine Airlines Flight 113 was preparing a 15-hour flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Ninoy Aquino International Airport. At around 11:45 AM local time, shortly after takeoff, the right engine caught fire,[7] passengers witnessed loud bangs and flames coming from engine 2.[8] According to the Philippine Airlines spokeswoman Cielo Villaluna stated that one of the Boeing 777's engine started receiving technical problems and burst into flames shortly after takeoff, which Captain Triston Simeon decided to turn back to Los Angeles International Airport to declare an emergency landing. The plane had a successful emergency landing at around 12:00 PM local time on runway 25 and was met by the Los Angeles Fire Department, the airport said.[9][10][11][8][12] No injuries were reported to the 347 passengers and crew.[4][5][13]
The cause of the engine fire was initially speculated to be a "classic compressor stall", the Federal Aviation Administration has yet to determine an official cause.[14]
Aircraft[edit]
The aircraft was a 7-year old Boeing 777-3F6ER, registration RP-C7775, serial number 35555 and was built in 2012.[15][16]
Aftermath[edit]
According to the official statement of Philippine Airlines, they extended their necessary assistance and are arranging to rebook the passengers on alternative flights to Manila, Philippines. Passengers of the flight were also given meals and hotel accommodation.[12][13] The flight crew appreciated the passengers because of their patience and calmness during the incident.[17][18] The flight number PR113 is still being used today.[19]
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ↑ Savillo, Lia (2019-11-22). "A Philippine Airlines Plane Made an Emergency Landing in LA in Flames". Vice. Retrieved 2019-11-24.
- ↑ Flightradar24. "Live Flight Tracker - Real-Time Flight Tracker Map". Flightradar24. Retrieved 2019-11-22.
- ↑ Flightradar24. "Live Flight Tracker - Real-Time Flight Tracker Map". Flightradar24. Retrieved 2019-11-22.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 4.6 Villasanta, Arthur (2019-11-21). "Philippine Airlines Emergency Landing At LAX Caused By 'Loud Bang'". International Business Times. Retrieved 2019-11-22.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 "Passengers and crew of PR113 all safe — PAL - UNTV News". UNTV News. 2019-11-22. Retrieved 2019-11-22.
- ↑ Lamata, Courtesy of Geri Camahort. "LOOK: PAL plane engine spews fire, takes emergency landing". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved 2019-11-23.
- ↑ Chang, Hetty; Navarro, Heather. "'Mayday Mayday': Plane's Engine Spews Flames as Philippine Airlines Flight Departs LAX". NBC Southern California. Retrieved 2019-11-23.
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 "Philippine Airlines Boeing 777 makes emergency landing in LAX". www.aerotime.aero. Retrieved 2019-11-23.
- ↑ "Philippine Airlines plane returns to Los Angeles for emergency landing after engine catches fire". ph.news.yahoo.com. Retrieved 2019-11-22.
- ↑ News, ABS-CBN. "LOOK: Philippine Airlines pilot who landed jumbo jet safely after engine trouble". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved 2019-11-22.
- ↑ Philippine Airlines: All passengers, crew of PR113 safe after technical problem | ANC Highlights, retrieved 2019-11-22
- ↑ 12.0 12.1 "Manila-bound Philippine Airlines flight makes emergency landing in Los Angeles". euronews. 2019-11-21. Retrieved 2019-11-23.
- ↑ 13.0 13.1 "PAL Statement on PR 113 LAX - MNL Flight (As of 0840H, Nov. 22)". philippineairlines.com. Retrieved 2019-11-22.
- ↑ Savillo, Lia (2019-11-22). "A Philippine Airlines Plane Made an Emergency Landing in LA in Flames". Vice. Retrieved 2019-11-24.
- ↑ Flightradar24. "Live Flight Tracker - Real-Time Flight Tracker Map". Flightradar24. Retrieved 2019-11-22.
- ↑ "RP-C7775 Philippine Airlines Boeing 777-300". www.planespotters.net. Retrieved 2019-11-22.
- ↑ Esfandiari, Sahar. "Video shows flames shooting from the engine of a Boeing 777 when it caught fire just minutes after taking off from Los Angeles". Business Insider. Retrieved 2019-11-24.
- ↑ "Philippine Airlines 777 Makes Emergency Landing After Engine Flames". Simple Flying. 2019-11-22. Retrieved 2019-11-24.
- ↑ Flightradar24. "Live Flight Tracker - Real-Time Flight Tracker Map". Flightradar24. Retrieved 2019-11-24.
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