This morning, when Singapore Airlines flight SQ638 landed at Tokyo's Narita Airport, smoke came out of the left engine, and it was confirmed that there were no casualties.
This is the second time this year that SIA has had an accident...... But fortunately, there were no casualties this time.
Singapore Airlines flight SQ638
Landing at Tokyo Narita Airport
Smoke from the left engine
When Singapore Airlines flight SQ638 landed at runway B at Tokyo Narita Airport at 7:47 this morning (August 12), an unusual situation occurred, smoke came out of the left engine, and Narita Airport confirmed that there were no casualties.
The Narita Fire Department reported that after the Boeing 787 landed, Runway B was closed for about 45 minutes before it reopened, and fire trucks and other emergency vehicles rushed to the scene as soon as possible.
It is understood that there were a total of 276 people on board including the crew, and when the maintenance personnel inspected the fuselage, tire fragments were found at the runway site, according to the latest report of Singapore Airlines, the aircraft encountered technical problems with the braking system when landing, and at present, the aircraft replaced a tire, and at present, the problem has been solved.
Source: NHK▲
The problem caused flight SQ637 to take off from Tokyo Narita International Airport and back to Singapore to be delayed for more than two hours, taking off at 1.28pm local time on August 12.
"The safety of our passengers and employees is our top priority," SIA said. Singapore Airlines apologizes for any inconvenience caused to all passengers. ”
Source: NHK▲
Singapore Airlines SQ321 after turbulence
Completed the functional test flight
In May this year, Singapore Airlines SQ321 encountered severe turbulence during the flight and made an emergency landing at Suvarnabhumi Airport in Bangkok, Thailand. The accident killed a United Kingdom man and injured several others.
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At present, the flight has completed the functional test flight on July 23. At the same time, aircraft cabin repairs have also been completed. Once the engineers and flight operations team declare the aircraft ready, it will be put back into service.
Source: Reuters▲
Singapore Airlines from 1 August
Resumption of cabin service SOPs
SIA has resumed its standard operating procedures for cabin services since 1 August this year.
When the seatbelt runway is illuminated, it will be at the discretion of the captain whether or not to continue to provide cabin service.
When the front of the seat belt is illuminated, food service will be suspended and the cabin crew will return to their seats.
SIA said that the measures taken when emitting exhaust gases are in line with the best standards in the market, and that all staff, captains and cabin crew have also been entitled to additional training in the past on identifying and dealing with risks associated with exhaust gases, how to assist with ascent in drones and maintaining safety throughout the flight.
SIA also regularly reminds passengers of the importance of wearing seat belts through the in-flight screen.