A380 engine blow up Grounding News

In summary, a Qantas A380 was grounded after an engine explosion on a flight to Singapore. Despite the incident, passengers praised the aircraft's safety and impressive engineering. The cause of the explosion is still unknown.
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Qantas grounds A380s after engine blast
The Australian - Steve Creedy, Peter Alford - ‎1 hour ago‎
Firefighters surround the Qantas superjumbo after it made an emergency landing at Changi airport in Singapore following an explosion in one of its four engines.
 
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Pretty impressive that a 30MW power station can blow up on the wing of an aeroplane and it just means you are slightly delayed on your holiday.
 
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Pretty impressive that a 30MW power station can blow up on the wing of an aeroplane and it just means you are slightly delayed on your holiday.

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This is real testament to the safety of this aircraft even in the face of a chatastrophic disaster. Passengers said they felt a lot of vibration before the explosion, I wonder if the engine lost a turbine blade, vibrating it apart...
 
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Losing a compressor blade makes a mess of an engine , losing a blade in the high pressure end is rarer.
Could even just be an engine stall - the amount of burning on the back end doesn't really tell you how bad it was.
 
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As others said earlier - such things happened in the past and will happen in the future. Impressive engineering part is that nobody get hurt.
 

1. What caused the A380 engine blow up and subsequent grounding?

The A380 engine blow up and grounding was caused by a fault in the engine's turbine blades. These blades were found to have cracked, leading to an uncontained engine failure.

2. Was anyone injured or killed during the incident?

Fortunately, there were no injuries or fatalities reported from the A380 engine blow up and grounding. The plane was able to safely make an emergency landing and all passengers and crew were unharmed.

3. How many A380 planes were affected by the grounding?

After the engine blow up, a total of 69 A380 planes were initially grounded as a precautionary measure. However, after inspections and repairs were completed, most of these planes have since been put back into service.

4. What steps are being taken to prevent similar incidents in the future?

After the A380 engine blow up and grounding, the engine manufacturer and the airline involved took several steps to prevent similar incidents from occurring again. This includes regular inspections and repairs of the turbine blades, as well as improvements to the design and manufacturing process of the blades.

5. Is it safe to fly on an A380 after this incident?

Yes, it is safe to fly on an A380 after the engine blow up and grounding. The necessary repairs and improvements have been made to ensure the safety of these planes. Additionally, the incident was a rare occurrence and does not reflect the overall safety of A380 planes.

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