An AirAsia Airbus A320-200, registration 9M-AJA performing flight AK-585 from Manila (Philippines) to Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia), was climbing out of Manila's runway 06 when the crew stopped the climb at about 13.500 feet due to the failure of the left hand engine, the crew advised ATC they still had the right hand engine available and were declaring PAN PAN. The aircraft entered a hold and subsequently returned to Manila for a safe landing on runway 06 about 35 minutes after departure.
Passenger reports range from strange noises from the engine during takeoff to a loud bang. After return several mechanics were inspecting the left hand engine.
The aircraft is still on the ground in Manila about 21 hours after landing.
Passenger reports range from strange noises from the engine during takeoff to a loud bang. After return several mechanics were inspecting the left hand engine.
The aircraft is still on the ground in Manila about 21 hours after landing.
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