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Engine falls from Saudi passenger flight to Jeddah

by Robeel Haq on Jul 20, 2010

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Saudi Arabian Airlines suffered a technical malfunction at Cairo International Airport on 17th July, when an aircraft engine fell onto the runway shortly before a scheduled departure.

According to a report by the Al Ahram daily, the aircraft had 416 passengers and 22 crew members on board at the time, and was preparing for a flight to Jeddah.

The outer engine on the right wing of the Boeing 747 dropped off and rolled out to hit the airport's perimeter fencing and leaving a hole in it, stated the newspaper.

The runway was closed for two and half hours as the ground staff cleared the debris.

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It is not a matter of cheap labor....or working in 60 degree. It has can happen anywhere around the world... May be the

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Fahad (Aug 19, 2010)
Islamabad
Pakistan

Fatigued Part
It is not a matter of cheap labor....or working in 60 degree. It has can happen anywhere around the world... May be the mount was fatigued. Who is responsible for Miami Incident... http://www.arabiansupplychain.com/article-3637-shock-as-freighter-panel-falls-from-sky-in-miami/

Graham Taylor (Jul 24, 2010)
Jeddah
Saudi Arabia

Engine Failure
If the image in your story is of the actual Aircraft then i am afraid you are Sensationalising the story somewhat. It is obvious the Engine Exhaust Plug is missing but it is more glaringly obvious the Engine is still attached to the Starboard Wing.

alan (Jul 23, 2010)
dubai
United Arab Emirates

this is the result of hiring cheap labors like indians and pakistani's
Chris ,you are right ,but this is the result of hiring a cheap labors,and making them work under 60 deg tem. may god have mercy on whats gonna happen if this keeps on going a bit more

Chris Lee (Jul 21, 2010)
Dubai
United Arab Emirates

Engine falls from Saudi passenger flight to Jeddah;
Saudia have a very good record but the SV Board must seriously look again at their Maintenance and check/control procedures. With two serious issues within a couple of days it is cause for concern

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