Serious incident Boeing 747-400F LX-GCL,
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Date:Wednesday 28 July 2021
Time:16:50
Type:Silhouette image of generic B744 model; specific model in this crash may look slightly different    
Boeing 747-400F
Owner/operator:Cargolux
Registration: LX-GCL
MSN: 34150/1356
Fatalities:Fatalities: 0 / Occupants:
Aircraft damage: Substantial
Category:Serious incident
Location:Zhengzhou, Henan province -   China
Phase: Take off
Nature:Cargo
Departure airport:Zhengzhou-Xinzheng International Airport (CGO/ZHCC)
Destination airport:
Confidence Rating: Information verified through data from accident investigation authorities
Narrative:
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/

Location

Revision history:

Date/timeContributorUpdates
21-Jul-2023 11:36 harro Updated
13-Mar-2024 06:19 Dreamliner Duan Updated [Time, Registration, Cn, Operator, Location, Phase, Source, Narrative]

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