Engine oil loss - Airbus A380-842, VH-OQC, near New Delhi International Airport, on 15 February 2011

AO-2011-026

Summary

On 15 February 2011, during a scheduled passenger service from Singapore to London, United Kingdom, the flight crew of an Airbus A380-842 aircraft, registered VH-OQC, observed a decrease in oil quantity on the number-4 engine. The aircraft was about 3 hours into the cruise near Delhi International Airport.

Occurrence summary

Investigation number AO-2011-026
Occurrence date 15/02/2011
Location near New Delhi International Airport
State International
Report release date 16/05/2011
Report status Final
Investigation level Short
Investigation type Occurrence Investigation
Investigation status Completed
Mode of transport Aviation
Aviation occurrence category Powerplant/propulsion - Other
Occurrence class Incident
Highest injury level None

Aircraft details

Manufacturer Airbus
Model A380
Registration VH-OQC
Serial number 22
Sector Jet
Operation type Air Transport High Capacity
Departure point Singapore
Destination London, UK
Damage Nil