Investigation number
199504278
Occurrence date
State
Victoria
Report release date
Report status
Final
Investigation type
Occurrence Investigation
Investigation status
Completed
Occurrence category
Incident
Debris was found on the runway shortly after the aircraft had landed. Maintenance investigation found that the number 1 engine thrust reverser was damaged. The number 5, 7 and 8 blocker doors were broken and the variable guide vane cover panel was missing. The BASI investigation was not able to determine the cause of the failure.
Aircraft Details
Manufacturer
The Boeing Company
Model
747-438
Registration
VH-OJF
Sector
Jet
Departure point
Singapore
Destination
Melbourne Vic
Damage
Minor