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| PAL flight from LAX reported a possible engine failure shortly after takeoff. | Photo credit to The Mercury |
On Friday, November 22, 2019, Philippine Airlines flight headed for Manila endured a supposed engine failure soon after take off from Los Angeles and made an emergency landing.
Los Angeles International Airport says that Pilots of Flight 113 declared an emergency and reported an alleged engine failure on the Boeing Co 777, hence, a witness on the ground described "bursts of flames" coming out of an engine.
Los Angeles International Airport says that Pilots of Flight 113 declared an emergency and reported an alleged engine failure on the Boeing Co 777, hence, a witness on the ground described "bursts of flames" coming out of an engine.
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| PAL aircraft with burst of flames | Photo credit to Reuters |
According to Philippine Airlines, the plane which is a Boeing 777, is one of PAL's most modern aircraft, and at that time was carrying 342 passengers and 18 crew members.
Luckily as per PAL spokesperson Cielo Villaluna, all passengers and crew members are safe and there are no reports of injuries whatsoever. Likewise, passengers are presently being assisted in their rebooking and hotel accommodation.
"Lahat po ng pasahero ng PR 113 ay safe and sound, and are currently being assisted in their rebooking and hotel accommodation," said Villaluna.
Likewise he said that authorities are now investigating the incident and avow that the airline is completely participating with the concerned airport and aviation officers since their top priority is the safety of their passengers.
He correspondingly commended their flight and cabin crew, led by Captain Triston Simeon and Purser Joanne Marie Dirige.
Luckily as per PAL spokesperson Cielo Villaluna, all passengers and crew members are safe and there are no reports of injuries whatsoever. Likewise, passengers are presently being assisted in their rebooking and hotel accommodation.
"Lahat po ng pasahero ng PR 113 ay safe and sound, and are currently being assisted in their rebooking and hotel accommodation," said Villaluna.
Likewise he said that authorities are now investigating the incident and avow that the airline is completely participating with the concerned airport and aviation officers since their top priority is the safety of their passengers.
He correspondingly commended their flight and cabin crew, led by Captain Triston Simeon and Purser Joanne Marie Dirige.
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| PAL aircrafts | Photo credit to Interaksyon |
"We affirm that safety is our top priority and that Philippine Airlines is fully cooperating with the concerned airport and aviation authorities."
"We likewise recognize and appreciate the calm professionalism exhibited by our experienced flight and cabin crew, headed by Captain Triston Simeon and Purser Joanne Marie Dirige, in executing the unscheduled landing and taking care of our passengers," he added.
Meanwhile, the Federal Aviation Administration said the aircraft returned and landed without any incident. A Television station in Los Angeles was said to aired video of the plane after departure that demonstrated blazes and smoke coming out of the right engine, thus, has been no impact on other flights.
The plane landed around 12 p.m. local time (2000 GMT) and was met by the Los Angeles Fire Department, the airport said.
Source: GMA News
"We likewise recognize and appreciate the calm professionalism exhibited by our experienced flight and cabin crew, headed by Captain Triston Simeon and Purser Joanne Marie Dirige, in executing the unscheduled landing and taking care of our passengers," he added.
Meanwhile, the Federal Aviation Administration said the aircraft returned and landed without any incident. A Television station in Los Angeles was said to aired video of the plane after departure that demonstrated blazes and smoke coming out of the right engine, thus, has been no impact on other flights.
The plane landed around 12 p.m. local time (2000 GMT) and was met by the Los Angeles Fire Department, the airport said.
Source: GMA News
