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| Date: | Wednesday 28 July 2021 |
| Time: | 16:50 |
| Type: |  Boeing 747-400F |
| Owner/operator: | Cargolux |
| Registration: | LX-GCL |
| MSN: | 34150/1356 |
| Year of manufacture: | 2005 |
| Engine model: | Rolls-Royce RB211-524G/H-T |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: |
| Other fatalities: | 0 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial, repaired |
| Category: | Serious incident |
| Location: | Zhengzhou-Xinzheng International Airport (CGO/ZHCC) -
 China
|
| Phase: | Take off |
| Nature: | Cargo |
| Departure airport: | Zhengzhou-Xinzheng International Airport (CGO/ZHCC) |
| Confidence Rating: |  Information verified through data from accident investigation authorities |
The cargo aircraft returned to the takeoff airfield after an engine fire warning occurred during the climb.
In line with protocol, the 747 quickly made a sharp turn, declaring an emergency and returning to Zhengzhou Airport.
Sources:
BFU21-0657-FX
https://simpleflying.com/cargolux-boeing-747-400-engine-fire-warning/
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Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 21-Jul-2023 11:36 | harro | Updated |
| 13-Mar-2024 06:19 | Dreamliner Duan | Updated [Time, Registration, Cn, Operator, Location, Phase, Source, Narrative, ] |
| 25-Sep-2024 10:59 | ASN | Updated |
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