FRANKFURT- Yesterday, on September 29, 2023, Lufthansa (LH) Airlines Airbus A350 and A321 were found involved in two different incidents.
The first incident occurred with the LH727 flight from Shanghai Pudong to Munich. While another involved the LH1530 flight from Frankfurt, Germany, to Palma, Spain. Avherald reports both of these incidents.
Lufthansa A350 and A321 Incidents
First Incident
A Lufthansa Airbus A350-900, with registration D-AIXP, was operating flight LH727 from Shanghai Pudong, China, to Munich, Germany, on September 28th.
During its approach to Munich, the flight crew reported a low-pressure indication for one of the nose gear tires. Despite this, the aircraft continued its approach and executed a safe landing on runway 26R at Munich Airport approximately 12.5 hours after departing from Shanghai.
Following landing, the aircraft came to a stop on the runway for a thorough inspection and was subsequently towed to the airport’s apron.
The aircraft remained on the ground for approximately 11.5 hours before it was cleared to continue its next flight.
Second Incident
A Lufthansa Airbus A321-100, with registration D-AIRK, was operating flight LH1530 from Frankfurt/Main, Germany, to Palma Mallorca, Spain. During the initial climb after takeoff from Frankfurt’s runway 18, the aircraft’s left-hand engine (V2530) ingested a bird.
As a result, the flight crew decided to discontinue the climb, leveling off at approximately FL140. The aircraft then returned to Frankfurt, where it executed a safe landing on runway 25C about 20 minutes after departure.
Reports received by The Aviation Herald indicate that, despite the bird ingestion, the left-hand engine continued to produce normal thrust but exhibited increased N1 vibrations and unusual whistling engine noise.
Examination of the engine revealed that several fan blade tips were bent, and traces of blood and a smell in the engine core suggested that the bird had passed through the engine’s hot section. Fortunately, there was no odor in the cabin, as the auxiliary power unit (APU) provided the aircraft’s air conditioning throughout the flight.
A replacement Airbus A321-100, with registration D-AIRC, was dispatched and reached Palma Mallorca with a delay of approximately 3 hours.
As of the latest information, the aircraft involved in the incident of the bird strike remains on the ground in Frankfurt approximately 10 hours after its return landing.
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