Incident: EAT Leipzig A330 Engine Shutdown at Hong Kong

Date: November 24, 2024

Aircraft Details:

• Type: Airbus A330-200
• Registration: DALOS
• Operator: EAT Leipzig
• Callsign: BCS (Radio Telephony: Eurotrans)

Incident Overview: On November 24, 2024, EAT Leipzig’s Airbus A330-200, with the registration DALOS, experienced an engine shutdown shortly after departure from Hong Kong International Airport. The flight departed at approximately 12:20 PM.

Sequence of Events:

• Departure: The aircraft took off from Hong Kong at around 12:20 PM.
• Engine Shutdown: One of the engines was shut down in flight due to an issue. The exact cause was not immediately disclosed.
• Return: The aircraft safely returned to Hong Kong International Airport. After holding to probably run some checklists, it landed at 12:48 PM, according to Flightradar24.
• Runway Impact: The aircraft remained on the runway for about 30 minutes post-landing, which forced Hong Kong International Airport to operate with a single runway, resulting in delays for several flights.

Outcome:

• The aircraft managed to land without further incident.
• The temporary reduction to single runway operations caused some flight delays.

Conclusion: This incident highlights the crew’s ability to manage an in-flight emergency. The subsequent runway occupation and switch to single runway operations underscore the ripple effects such incidents can have on airport operations. Further details on the cause and any subsequent actions would be part of an official investigation by the airline or aviation authorities.