Engine failure aborts Philippine Airlines A330 takeoff in Manila

Engine failure aborts Philippine Airlines A330 takeoff in Manila. Photo: YouTube screenshot - SEAL Sea Air Land
Engine failure aborts Philippine Airlines A330 takeoff in Manila. Photo: YouTube screenshot – SEAL Sea Air Land

An Airbus A330-343 operated by Philippine Airlines had its takeoff aborted at Manila airport after an engine failure recorded on video by an aviation enthusiast.

The aircraft, registered RP-C8781, was scheduled to operate flight PAL684 to Doha on January 28. During the initial phase of the takeoff roll, a failure occurred on engine No. 2, a Rolls-Royce Trent 700, characterized as an engine stall.

+ Russia detains scientists responsible for the Kub-M mobile nuclear shelter

Following the incident, the crew carried out safety procedures and aborted the takeoff, returning to the terminal. No injuries were reported. The flight was eventually operated about four hours later using another aircraft.

Footage of the incident circulated on social media and shows the moment of the failure while the aircraft was still on the runway. The airline did not disclose additional details about the technical cause of the problem, which will be determined through maintenance inspections in accordance with safety protocols.

Source and video: YouTube – SEAL Sea Air Land | Telegram @AviaCT | Flight Safety Foundation. This content was created with the help of AI and reviewed by the editorial team.

Back to top