Just Earth News | @justearthnews | 12 Jun 2017, 05:35 am Print
The plane, which departed from the Sydney airport, was heading to Shanghai.
However, the pilots sensed the snag and decided to return back an hour after take off.
Daylight pics of China Eastern's failure at #Sydney last night (Flight MU736). 9 year old A330-200, 2 x RR Trent 772B-60. Pics: Dave Knight. pic.twitter.com/M84tdIk34w
— Flight (@flightorg) June 12, 2017
As per images circulating on Twitter, it showed a large hole in one of the engine casing.
Posting a picture, @flightorg tweeted, "Tonight's China Eastern A330 Sydney (SYD) to Shanghai (PVG). Flight MU736. Soon after TKOF RW 34L. A330-200 with 2 x RR Trent 772B-60."
Several passengers were quoted in Australian dailies as stating that they smelt something burning shortly after take off.
Audio of tonight's China Eastern Flight #MU736. Uncontained failure just after departure from Sydney. Great audio: "Engine fooked". pic.twitter.com/9QiZ1jLMXQ
— Flight (@flightorg) June 11, 2017
"All of a sudden we heard this noise... it kind of smelt like burning," a passenger told Australia's Seven News Network.
image: twitter.com/flightorg
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