Preedee TeoOn Monday morning, 12 Aug 2024, a Singapore Airlines plane landing at Narita Airport in Japan emitted white smoke from its left engine. Despite the incident, no injuries were reported, according to local news. Singapore Airlines has clarified that the white smoke observed was due to a technical issue with its brakes.
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Incident at Narita Airport, Tokyo
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The airline’s ground engineers swiftly responded to the brake issue by replacing a tyre on the affected Boeing 787-10 aircraft, as mentioned by an SIA spokesperson.
Impact on flight schedule
As a result of the incident, flight SQ637, which was scheduled to depart from Narita to Singapore, experienced a delay of over two hours, ultimately departing at 1.28pm local time.
SIA expressed regret over the delay, with the spokesperson stating, “SIA apologises to all customers for the inconvenience caused by this incident. The safety of our customers and staff is our top priority.”
White smoke and runway closure
Passengers and airport staff noticed white smoke coming from the left engine of the aircraft as it landed at Narita Airport. Japanese media outlet Kyodo News reported that no injuries were sustained, as confirmed by local firefighters.
Following the incident, the aircraft was towed from the runway, resulting in the closure of Runway B at Narita Airport for more than 30 minutes. During the inspection, debris from the tyre was discovered on the runway.
The Boeing 787-10 aircraft carried a total of 260 passengers and 16 operating crew members. Despite the technical issue, all passengers and crew were reported to be safe.
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The incident highlights Singapore Airlines’ commitment to ensuring the safety and well-being of its passengers and staff. The airline’s prompt response and resolution of the technical issue minimised further delays and disruptions, demonstrating the effectiveness of their safety protocols.
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