Summary
- Boeing 767-322ER N670UA faced an in-flight emergency due to an oil leak, resulting in engine shutdown and landing gear fire.
- AAIU found that an improperly installed magnetic chip detector led to an oil leak on the No. 1 engine, causing a serious incident.
- The incident emphasizes the importance of thorough aviation investigations and Shannon Airport as a diversion field for transatlantic flights.
The Irish Air Accident Investigation Unit (AAIU) has issued a final report into the events of April 7, 2022, involving a 21-year-old Boeing 767-322ER with registration N670UA in the care of United Airlines, as pictured above. According to the AAIU, the 767 had an in-flight emergency when an oil leak at cruising altitude caused the shut down of one of the 767’s two engines and, on landing, caused a small fire.
What transpired in flight?
As the AAIU explains in their report,
“The…
