Airbus' engine malfunction after takeoff from London Gatwick Airport 'could have had a catastrophic outcome', says chief
The Air Accidents Investigations Branch has published a formal report into a serious incident involving an Airbus A321-211at London Gatwick Airport in February 2020.
Wednesday, 5th May 2021, 5:13 pm
The AAIB reported as part of scheduled maintenance overseas, the Airbus (registration G-POWN) underwent a biocide shock treatment on its fuel system, using Kathon biocide, to treat microbial contamination. Once the maintenance was complete, the aircraft returned to the UK on February 24 2020.
In the 24 hours preceding the incident, there were abnormalities with the operation of both engines across four flights.