MaxAvSafety: WW Wkly Commercial Air Accident/Incident Report

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##BREAKING!

China Eastern A330 Engine Explosion

A China Eastern A330 has just had an engine explosion during takeoff from RWY 34L at Sydney International Airport (YSSY). The aircraft involved in the incident flew incredibly low over my house, and was having issues climbing before the explosion. Following the incident, RWY 34L was closed for 45 minutes as there was engine and wing debris on the northern end of the runway. Fortunately, no-one was injured in this accident. UPDATED INFORMATION: The China Eastern Airbus A330-200 was climbing to …