Final Report B763 (N187-DN), vicinity Prestwick UK, 10 February 2023
Final Report B763 (N187-DN), vicinity Prestwick UK, 10 February 2023
On 10 February 2023, a Boeing 767-300ER had problems setting climb thrust after takeoff from Edinburgh and a right engine control fault was annunciated. It was decided that the intended transatlantic flight should divert to Prestwick. Right engine vibration became apparent and it was set to idle and shutdown after landing. On arrival at the assigned parking position, fuel was seen leaking from the right wing and a rapid passenger disembarkation was completed. Engine imbalance after turbine blade fracture was found to have caused the fuel leak and a risk of more potentially serious consequences after this scenario was identified.







