India’s Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), the country’s aviation regulator, has taken proactive steps to address concerns surrounding engine failures in IndiGo flights, seeking answers from engine manufacturer Pratt &amp; Whitney, as confirmed by the country’s civil aviation ministry on Thursday.&nbsp;

In response to a series of incidents involving engine failures, the DGCA has formally requested Pratt &amp; Whitney to identify the root causes of these engine issues and share data related to engine failures on a global scale. &nbsp;

The move aims to ensure the safety and reliability of aircraft engines in operation.&nbsp;

This is the second instance this year in which Pratt &amp; Whitney has faced scrutiny over engine problems. Earlier this week, the parent company, RTX, disclosed a rare manufacturing flaw that could potentially ground hundreds of Airbus jets in the coming years. &nbsp;

The issue comes on the heels of a recall in July, which affected 200 engines worldwide due to high-pressure turbine parts' snags. Carriers were urged to remove these engines for inspection before September 15.&nbsp;

Pratt &amp; Whitney has indicated its consideration of a phase two recall, targeting the removal of up to 600 engines between 2023 and 2026. Detailed servicing plans are expected to be released within the next 60 days.&nbsp;

According to the statement issued by the Indian civil aviation ministry, eleven engines installed in IndiGo flights were “impacted” by the recall initiated in July. &nbsp;

In response, IndiGo has been working closely with Pratt &amp; Whitney to assess the potential consequences of these engine failures.&nbsp;

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India’s Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), the country’s aviation regulator, has taken proactive steps to address concerns surrounding engine failures in IndiGo flights, seeking answers from engine manufacturer Pratt & Whitney, as confirmed by the country’s civil aviation ministry on Thursday.

India’s Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), the country’s aviation regulator, has taken proactive steps to address concerns surrounding engine failures in IndiGo flights, seeking answers from engine manufacturer Pratt & Whitney, as confirmed by the country’s civil aviation ministry on Thursday. In response to a series of incidents involving engine failures, the DGCA has formally requested Pratt & Whitney to identify the root causes of these engine issues and share data related to engine failures on a global scale. The move aims to ensure the safety and reliability of aircraft engines in operation. This is the second instance this year in which Pratt & Whitney has faced scrutiny over engine problems. Earlier this week, the parent company, RTX, disclosed a rare manufacturing flaw that could potentially ground hundreds of Airbus jets in the coming years. The issue comes on the heels of a recall in July, which affected 200 engines worldwide due to high-pressure turbine parts' snags. Carriers were urged to remove these engines for inspection before September 15. Pratt & Whitney has indicated its consideration of a phase two recall, targeting the removal of up to 600 engines between 2023 and 2026. Detailed servicing plans are expected to be released within the next 60 days. According to the statement issued by the Indian civil aviation ministry, eleven engines installed in IndiGo flights were “impacted” by the recall initiated in July. In response, IndiGo has been working closely with Pratt & Whitney to assess the potential consequences of these engine failures. (With inputs from Reuters) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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An American Airlines Boeing 737 was forced to make an emergency landing after its engine caught fire, having hit a flock of geese. The accident transpired 25 minutes after the plane took off in Ohio on Sunday early morning.&nbsp;

Videos of the incident went viral on social media platforms showing Flight 1958 returning to John Glenn International Airport in Columbus as flames and smoke billowed from the right engine.&nbsp;

According to FlightAware, the plane took off from the airport around 7:45 am bound&nbsp;for Phoenix, Arizona. However, around 8 am, when the plane was hovering over the Upper Arlington area, the pilots accessed something was wrong with the engine&nbsp;and the passenger jet was forced to turn back and head to the airport.&nbsp;

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At 8:20 am, the plane landed back on the south runway of the airport. Firefighters and airport security quickly reached the plane and managed to douse the engine fire.&nbsp;

The authorities have confirmed there were no injuries on the plane and that the airport is still operational.&nbsp;

"Emergency crews responded to an aircraft incident at CMH this morning involving a reported engine fire. The aircraft landed safely and the airport is open and operational," tweeted the official handle of the airport.

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After the landing, the passengers alighted safely and were chauffeured to another flight that departed later in the morning.&nbsp;

According to one of the eyewitness passengers, he and others heard a loud clanking noise, with one of the pilots informing them that the plane had hit a flock of geese shortly after taking off.&nbsp;

Meanwhile, the Federal Aviation Administration&nbsp;(FAA) has opened an investigation into the matter.

<h2>Not the first such incident</h2>

Notably, the incident comes a few days after another American Airlines flight was forced to return to the gate before takeoff&nbsp;due to mechanical difficulties at the&nbsp;Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT).&nbsp;

A video made by the passenger showed flames coming out from under the aeroplane's wing as it taxied on the tarmac.&nbsp;

“American Airlines flight 2288, with service from Charlotte (CLT) to Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW), returned to the gate before takeoff after reporting a mechanical issue. The aircraft taxied safely to the gate under its own power and was taken out of service for maintenance. We never want to disrupt our customer’s travel plans and apologize for the trouble this may have caused,” according to a statement from the airline.

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An American Airlines Boeing 737 was forced to make an emergency landing after its engine caught fire, having hit a flock of geese. The accident transpired 25 minutes after the plane took off in Ohio on Sunday early morning.

An American Airlines Boeing 737 was forced to make an emergency landing after its engine caught fire, having hit a flock of geese. The accident transpired 25 minutes after the plane took off in Ohio on Sunday early morning. Videos of the incident went viral on social media platforms showing Flight 1958 returning to John Glenn International Airport in Columbus as flames and smoke billowed from the right engine. According to FlightAware, the plane took off from the airport around 7:45 am bound for Phoenix, Arizona. However, around 8 am, when the plane was hovering over the Upper Arlington area, the pilots accessed something was wrong with the engine and the passenger jet was forced to turn back and head to the airport. Taken from Upper Arlington, Ohio. AA1958. pic.twitter.com/yUSSMImaF7 — CBUS4LIFE (@Cbus4Life) April 23, 2023 × At 8:20 am, the plane landed back on the south runway of the airport. Firefighters and airport security quickly reached the plane and managed to douse the engine fire. The authorities have confirmed there were no injuries on the plane and that the airport is still operational. "Emergency crews responded to an aircraft incident at CMH this morning involving a reported engine fire. The aircraft landed safely and the airport is open and operational," tweeted the official handle of the airport. Emergency crews responded to an aircraft incident at CMH this morning involving a reported engine fire. The aircraft landed safely and the airport is open and operational. pic.twitter.com/EeCJzfbVjA — John Glenn Intl Airport (@columbusairport) April 23, 2023 × After the landing, the passengers alighted safely and were chauffeured to another flight that departed later in the morning. According to one of the eyewitness passengers, he and others heard a loud clanking noise, with one of the pilots informing them that the plane had hit a flock of geese shortly after taking off. Meanwhile, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has opened an investigation into the matter. Not the first such incident Notably, the incident comes a few days after another American Airlines flight was forced to return to the gate before takeoff due to mechanical difficulties at the Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT). A video made by the passenger showed flames coming out from under the aeroplane's wing as it taxied on the tarmac. “American Airlines flight 2288, with service from Charlotte (CLT) to Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW), returned to the gate before takeoff after reporting a mechanical issue. The aircraft taxied safely to the gate under its own power and was taken out of service for maintenance. We never want to disrupt our customer’s travel plans and apologize for the trouble this may have caused,” according to a statement from the airline. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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Ambulance services were pressed into action at Sydney airport as part of an "emergency response"&nbsp;to a Qantas flight carrying more than 100 passengers.

The plane has now reportedly landed safely at the Sydney airport. As per the airline, all 145 passengers disembarked normally when the plane landed in Sydney around 3.30 pm local time (0430 GMT).

Initially, in&nbsp;a statement to the press, an ambulance service spokesperson had revealed that "paramedics have been called,"&nbsp;for Qantas Flight QF144 from Auckland, New Zealand to Sydney, Australia.

As per a report by Australia’s Channel Nine television news, there were "reports of an engine failure".&nbsp;The aircraft is a Boeing 737-800, a twin-engine plane, which means it can land safely with just one engine.&nbsp;

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The flight as per an AFP report had issued a mid-air 'mayday' alert while flying over the Tasman Sea between Australia and New Zealand.

As per the Australian government's aviation regulator, a mayday call indicates that "an aircraft is in grave and imminent danger and requires immediate assistance". However, as per a Reuters report quoting a&nbsp;Qantas&nbsp;spokesperson, the grave danger signal was&nbsp;downgraded to "Possible Assistance Needed" before landing.

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Qantas said that "while in-flight engine shutdowns are rare, and would naturally be concerning for passengers, our pilots are trained to manage them safely and aircraft are designed to fly for an extended period on one engine."&nbsp;

Reuters reports that passengers aboard the flight while talking to local media talked of hearing&nbsp;a loud bang mid-flight. However, they said they&nbsp;hadn't realised there was a problem until the pilot made an announcement on landing.

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Ambulance services were pressed into action at Sydney airport as part of an "emergency response" to a Qantas flight carrying more than 100 passengers. The plane has now reportedly landed safely at the Sydney airport.

Ambulance services were pressed into action at Sydney airport as part of an "emergency response" to a Qantas flight carrying more than 100 passengers. The plane has now reportedly landed safely at the Sydney airport. As per the airline, all 145 passengers disembarked normally when the plane landed in Sydney around 3.30 pm local time (0430 GMT). Initially, in a statement to the press, an ambulance service spokesperson had revealed that "paramedics have been called," for Qantas Flight QF144 from Auckland, New Zealand to Sydney, Australia. As per a report by Australia’s Channel Nine television news, there were "reports of an engine failure". The aircraft is a Boeing 737-800, a twin-engine plane, which means it can land safely with just one engine. Also read | Nepal plane tragedy: Hospitals return bodies from air crash to grieving families The flight as per an AFP report had issued a mid-air 'mayday' alert while flying over the Tasman Sea between Australia and New Zealand. As per the Australian government's aviation regulator, a mayday call indicates that "an aircraft is in grave and imminent danger and requires immediate assistance". However, as per a Reuters report quoting a Qantas spokesperson, the grave danger signal was downgraded to "Possible Assistance Needed" before landing. Also read | Nepal plane crash: 70 bodies retrieved as rescuers search for two missing passengers Qantas said that "while in-flight engine shutdowns are rare, and would naturally be concerning for passengers, our pilots are trained to manage them safely and aircraft are designed to fly for an extended period on one engine." Reuters reports that passengers aboard the flight while talking to local media talked of hearing a loud bang mid-flight. However, they said they hadn't realised there was a problem until the pilot made an announcement on landing. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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18-year-old pilot Brock Peters was flying his grandmother and two cousins on a short trip across southern California on January 2nd. The trip, which was just 60 miles from Apple Valley airport to Riverside airport, was a route that Peters had taken multiple times before with family members. However, disaster struck when the plane's engine suddenly failed at an altitude of 5,500ft.

Peters, who had received his pilot's licence just four months prior, heard a "boom" from the engine and immediately lost all power. Despite his grandmother's cries from the back, Peters remained focused on finding a safe place to land. He knew he had just minutes to assess his options and decide on a course of action. The pilot was quoted by the media as saying, “I can hear my grandma crying in the back. I'm like I've got to tune her out, focus on what I need to do and get this plane down safely and make sure everybody is OK."

Peters considered landing in the fields below, but being from the area, he knew that they were full of rocks and trees and would likely result in serious injuries and the destruction of the plane. Instead, he chose to land on a stretch of Route 66, a deserted road with no cars in sight.

As he descended, Peters saw a car approaching on the road, but it pulled off to the side, allowing him to safely land the plane. Another car was farther down the road and out of harm's way. Peters was able to smoothly land the plane without causing any injuries or damage.

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After landing, Peters called 911 and a fire truck arrived to help move the plane further off the road. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is still investigating the cause of the engine failure, but Peters believes that it was due to a problem with the fuel system.

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Peters advises others to stay calm, remember their training, and trust in God in similar situations. His quick thinking and expertise as a pilot allowed him to safely land the plane and avoid any injuries or fatalities. Despite the unexpected turn of events, Peters remains committed to pursuing his dream of becoming an airline pilot.

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18-year-old pilot Brock Peters was flying his grandmother and two cousins on a short trip across southern California on January 2nd. The trip, which was just 60 miles from Apple Valley airport to Riverside airport, was a route that Peters had taken multiple times before with family members.

18-year-old pilot Brock Peters was flying his grandmother and two cousins on a short trip across southern California on January 2nd. The trip, which was just 60 miles from Apple Valley airport to Riverside airport, was a route that Peters had taken multiple times before with family members. However, disaster struck when the plane's engine suddenly failed at an altitude of 5,500ft. Peters, who had received his pilot's licence just four months prior, heard a "boom" from the engine and immediately lost all power. Despite his grandmother's cries from the back, Peters remained focused on finding a safe place to land. He knew he had just minutes to assess his options and decide on a course of action. The pilot was quoted by the media as saying, “I can hear my grandma crying in the back. I'm like I've got to tune her out, focus on what I need to do and get this plane down safely and make sure everybody is OK." Peters considered landing in the fields below, but being from the area, he knew that they were full of rocks and trees and would likely result in serious injuries and the destruction of the plane. Instead, he chose to land on a stretch of Route 66, a deserted road with no cars in sight. As he descended, Peters saw a car approaching on the road, but it pulled off to the side, allowing him to safely land the plane. Another car was farther down the road and out of harm's way. Peters was able to smoothly land the plane without causing any injuries or damage. In dire straits, 18-year-old Brock Peters mustered everything he could recall from his emergency landing training. He got his pilot's license four months ago. https://t.co/2YtRWA5BcE — KCAL News (@CBSLA) January 3, 2023 × After landing, Peters called 911 and a fire truck arrived to help move the plane further off the road. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is still investigating the cause of the engine failure, but Peters believes that it was due to a problem with the fuel system. Also Read | Venezuelan leader Maduro says ready to normalise ties with US Peters advises others to stay calm, remember their training, and trust in God in similar situations. His quick thinking and expertise as a pilot allowed him to safely land the plane and avoid any injuries or fatalities. Despite the unexpected turn of events, Peters remains committed to pursuing his dream of becoming an airline pilot. WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

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Indonesian investigators came to the conclusion on Thursday&nbsp;that Sriwijaya Air Flight 182's engine control system malfunctioned minutes after takeoff, causing a catastrophe that killed all 62 passengers on board in January of last year, as per Bloomberg reports.&nbsp;As per the National Transportation Safety Committee's final report on the fatal flight on January 9, the pilots of the Boeing Co. 737-500 lost control of the aircraft when one of its automated engine throttle levers started losing power, causing the aircraft to roll onto its side and crash into the Java Sea.&nbsp;

“Complacency and confirmation bias led to limited monitoring” by the pilots, who failed to immediately rectify the situation, lead investigator Nurcahyo Utomo said at a briefing. The findings support the results of preliminary investigations.

The tragedy rendered <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/in-pics-rare-beaver-blood-moon-marks-last-total-lunar-eclipse-until-2025-532364">Indonesia's</a> already-poor aviation safety record worse. Previously,&nbsp;an AirAsia airliner with 162 people aboard <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/russian-installed-official-in-ukraines-kherson-region-dies-532653">crashed</a> in the Java Sea in 2014. Similarly, 189 people died in a Lion Air tragedy that occurred in the same area in 2018.

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According to the maintenance logs, the issue had been brought up 65 times since 2013 and persisted on the last trip.

The aircraft travelling from Jakarta to Pontianak, the capital of the West Kalimantan state, had 56 passengers as well as two pilots, aged 54 and 34, four flight attendants, and four cargo crew members on board.&nbsp;The investigation was aided by the Singapore Transport Safety Investigation Bureau, the UK's Air Accidents Investigation Branch, and the US National Transportation Safety Board.

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Indonesian investigators came to the conclusion on Thursday that Sriwijaya Air Flight 182's engine control system malfunctioned minutes after takeoff, causing a catastrophe that killed all 62 passengers on board in January of last year, as per Bloomberg reports.

Indonesian investigators came to the conclusion on Thursday that Sriwijaya Air Flight 182's engine control system malfunctioned minutes after takeoff, causing a catastrophe that killed all 62 passengers on board in January of last year, as per Bloomberg reports. As per the National Transportation Safety Committee's final report on the fatal flight on January 9, the pilots of the Boeing Co. 737-500 lost control of the aircraft when one of its automated engine throttle levers started losing power, causing the aircraft to roll onto its side and crash into the Java Sea. “Complacency and confirmation bias led to limited monitoring” by the pilots, who failed to immediately rectify the situation, lead investigator Nurcahyo Utomo said at a briefing. The findings support the results of preliminary investigations. The tragedy rendered Indonesia's already-poor aviation safety record worse. Previously, an AirAsia airliner with 162 people aboard crashed in the Java Sea in 2014. Similarly, 189 people died in a Lion Air tragedy that occurred in the same area in 2018. Also WATCH | Russia's President Vladimir Putin to skip G20 meet in Indonesia According to the maintenance logs, the issue had been brought up 65 times since 2013 and persisted on the last trip. The aircraft travelling from Jakarta to Pontianak, the capital of the West Kalimantan state, had 56 passengers as well as two pilots, aged 54 and 34, four flight attendants, and four cargo crew members on board. The investigation was aided by the Singapore Transport Safety Investigation Bureau, the UK's Air Accidents Investigation Branch, and the US National Transportation Safety Board. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Sriwijaya tragedy: Probe blames engine failure, pilots' complacency for Indonesian plane crash

A major air tragedy was averted after a Delhi-bound flight with nearly 200 people on board made an emergency landing at Goa's airport in the early hours of Sunday. 
 
The <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/delhi-indigo-spicejet-to-partially-shift-operations-to-terminal-3-from-september-5-247160">Indigo flight</a> 6E-336 had taken off from Goa when its pilot detected engine failure, following which the aircraft was forced to turnaround to Goa's Dabolim airport. 
 
"An IndiGo flight 6E 336 (CEO VT-IHC) operating from Goa to Delhi on 29 September 2019 returned to Goa airport due to technical issues in NR 1 engine.&nbsp;

As per the laid down SOPs, our pilot landed the aircraft in Goa for inspection. All the passengers were accommodated on other flights to Delhi," the airline said in a statement.

A major air tragedy was averted after a Delhi-bound flight with nearly 200 people on board made an emergency landing at Goa's airport in the early hours of Sunday.

A major air tragedy was averted after a Delhi-bound flight with nearly 200 people on board made an emergency landing at Goa's airport in the early hours of Sunday. The Indigo flight 6E-336 had taken off from Goa when its pilot detected engine failure, following which the aircraft was forced to turnaround to Goa's Dabolim airport. "An IndiGo flight 6E 336 (CEO VT-IHC) operating from Goa to Delhi on 29 September 2019 returned to Goa airport due to technical issues in NR 1 engine. As per the laid down SOPs, our pilot landed the aircraft in Goa for inspection. All the passengers were accommodated on other flights to Delhi," the airline said in a statement.

IndiGo flight on Goa-Delhi route makes emergency landing as pilot detects engine failure

Prompt action by an Indian Air Force (IAF) pilot saved his Jaguar fighter aircraft after it suffered a bird hit soon after taking off from the Ambala air base and landed back safely on Thursday morning.

IAF officials said the Jaguar deep penetration strike aircraft was on its way to take part in a training sortie when one of the two engines of the aircraft was knocked down due to bird hit."The pilot jettisoned his fuel tanks and external stores including some 10 kg practice bombs to gain height and managed to land back safely," they said.

The dropping of fuel tanks and external stores is part of the standard operating procedures of the Air Force when any plane suffers failure of one of the two engines.

The small bombs dropped by the pilot have been recovered, IAF sources said.

Ambala Deputy Commission of Police Rajneesh Kumar also said that payload of an aircraft had fallen in the city.

The IAF will order a court of inquiry to investigate the reasons behind the incident. The air base is in the heart of Ambala city in Haryana and over the years, it has been surrounded by a thick population.&nbsp;

Prompt action by an Indian Air Force (IAF) pilot saved his Jaguar fighter aircraft after it suffered a bird hit soon after taking off from the Ambala air base and landed back safely on Thursday morning.

Prompt action by an Indian Air Force (IAF) pilot saved his Jaguar fighter aircraft after it suffered a bird hit soon after taking off from the Ambala air base and landed back safely on Thursday morning. IAF officials said the Jaguar deep penetration strike aircraft was on its way to take part in a training sortie when one of the two engines of the aircraft was knocked down due to bird hit."The pilot jettisoned his fuel tanks and external stores including some 10 kg practice bombs to gain height and managed to land back safely," they said. The dropping of fuel tanks and external stores is part of the standard operating procedures of the Air Force when any plane suffers failure of one of the two engines. The small bombs dropped by the pilot have been recovered, IAF sources said. Ambala Deputy Commission of Police Rajneesh Kumar also said that payload of an aircraft had fallen in the city. The IAF will order a court of inquiry to investigate the reasons behind the incident. The air base is in the heart of Ambala city in Haryana and over the years, it has been surrounded by a thick population.

IAF aircraft suffers engine failure mid-air, lands safely in Ambala

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A mid-flight engine failure forced an Air France A380 jet with more than 500 passengers on board to turn back to the Ivory Coast capital Abidjan where it landed without further incident early Sunday.

"We were flying over Niger (to Paris)... I saw a ball of flame for a few seconds and then a large bang on the left side of the aircraft," Baudelaire Mieu, a journalist with Bloomberg News, told AFP.

"The plane began to roll, everything was shaking and people started to panic. The&nbsp;pilot&nbsp;came on and said 'We have just lost a left side engine. We are returning to Abidjan," Mieu said.

The Air France-KLM manager for West Africa Jean-Luc Mevellec confirmed the incident.

"Technically, it is what is called an engine blow-out. It is a well-known problem," Mevellec told AFP.

"It happens from time to time. It is a well-known phenomenon, well understood and crew are well trained on simulators all year long to deal with this type of fault," he added.

Mieu said the giant four-engined aircraft, the world's biggest passenger jet, "continued to vibrate all the way back to Abidjan. People were praying."

"It was a close call. I have never been so frightened!"

A mid-flight engine failure forced an Air France A380 jet with more than 500 passengers on board to turn back to the Ivory Coast capital Abidjan where it landed without further incident early Sunday.

A mid-flight engine failure forced an Air France A380 jet with more than 500 passengers on board to turn back to the Ivory Coast capital Abidjan where it landed without further incident early Sunday. "We were flying over Niger (to Paris)... I saw a ball of flame for a few seconds and then a large bang on the left side of the aircraft," Baudelaire Mieu, a journalist with Bloomberg News, told AFP. "The plane began to roll, everything was shaking and people started to panic. The pilot came on and said 'We have just lost a left side engine. We are returning to Abidjan," Mieu said. The Air France-KLM manager for West Africa Jean-Luc Mevellec confirmed the incident. "Technically, it is what is called an engine blow-out. It is a well-known problem," Mevellec told AFP. "It happens from time to time. It is a well-known phenomenon, well understood and crew are well trained on simulators all year long to deal with this type of fault," he added. Mieu said the giant four-engined aircraft, the world's biggest passenger jet, "continued to vibrate all the way back to Abidjan. People were praying." "It was a close call. I have never been so frightened!"

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