[quote]passengers on board an AirAsia flight that was forced to return to Australia were [b]told by the captain to "say a prayer"[/b][/quote]
Listen, the Monty Python cockpit sketch was
just a joke, ok?
And for next time, when an engine starts
behaving that badly, just shut it down. You
still have another engine, on the other wing.
Any questions, ask the guy sitting on your
right. The airline pays him to be there to help
you with stuff like this.
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Re: AirAsia A330 engine
Posted: Mon Jun 26, 2017 5:01 am
by vanNostrum
Wasn't the engine shutdown?
Perhaps it was windmilling or airflow over some damage part set up the vibrations?
Re: AirAsia A330 engine
Posted: Mon Jun 26, 2017 12:35 pm
by Chris
Blade separation and windmilling engine.
I've played a small role on a new aircraft program over the past few years including the engine integration. Blade-out vibrations are one of the most severe cases designed for, and probably the worst that doesn't involve large holes in the airframe.
Re: AirAsia A330 engine
Posted: Mon Jun 26, 2017 2:05 pm
by John Swallow
I just reviewed the "Emergency Procedures" check list for my aircraft and could not find "Beseech a Higher Power" anywhere...
Re: AirAsia A330 engine
Posted: Mon Jun 26, 2017 3:08 pm
by Chris
[quote author=John Swallow link=topic=6591.msg17465#msg17465 date=1498485912]
I just reviewed the "Emergency Procedures" check list for my aircraft and could not find "Beseech a Higher Power" anywhere...
[/quote]
A checklist clearly written by godless heathens. You need to douse your airplane with holy water while reciting the rosary. Bonus points for "Jesus is my copilot" bumper stickers.