Engine malfunction involving Airbus A330-202, VH-EBQ, 1,828 km west-south-west of Los Angeles International Airport, United States, on 4 December 2024

The ATSB is investigating an engine malfunction involving Airbus A330-202, VH-EBQ, 1,828 km west-south-west of Los Angeles International Airport, United States on 4 December 2024.

The ATSB has commenced the examination and analysis of the initial evidence collected.  

To date, the ATSB investigation has:

• interviewed the flight crew and maintenance staff
• collected flight data from the aircraft
• reviewed internal and external photos of the engine
• collected flight and maintenance paperwork related to the flight

The continuing investigation will include:

• examination of maintenance records
• engine inspection
• analysis of flight recorder and air traffic surveillance data
• analysis of internal reports
• evaluation of related occurrences

A final report will be released at the conclusion of the investigation. Should a critical safety issue be identified during the course of the investigation, the ATSB will immediately notify relevant parties, so that appropriate safety action can be taken.