A380 engine blow up Grounding News

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Qantas has grounded its A380s after an engine explosion during an emergency landing at Changi Airport in Singapore. Passengers reported significant vibrations before the incident, raising speculation about potential engine failures, such as a lost turbine or compressor blade. Despite the severity of the explosion, the aircraft's safety features prevented any injuries, showcasing impressive engineering. Discussions highlight that while such incidents can occur, the aircraft's design effectively mitigates risks. Overall, the event underscores the resilience and safety of modern aviation technology.
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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...
 
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.
 
As others said earlier - such things happened in the past and will happen in the future. Impressive engineering part is that nobody get hurt.
 

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