Summary
The pilot reported that the number 4 engine was shut down shortly after take-off. Fuel was dumped and the aircraft returned to land at Melbourne.
The engine was removed and forwarded to Singapore for rectification.
Occurrence summary
| Investigation number | 199300472 |
|---|---|
| Occurrence date | 10/01/1993 |
| Location | Melbourne |
| State | Victoria |
| Report release date | 11/06/1993 |
| Report status | Final |
| Investigation type | Occurrence Investigation |
| Investigation status | Completed |
| Mode of transport | Aviation |
| Aviation occurrence category | Engine failure or malfunction |
| Occurrence class | Incident |
Aircraft details
| Manufacturer | The Boeing Company |
|---|---|
| Model | 747-400 |
| Registration | 9V-SKN |
| Sector | Jet |
| Operation type | Air Transport High Capacity |
| Departure point | Melbourne VIC |
| Destination | Singapore |
| Damage | Nil |