
An Eva Air Boeing 777-300 (registration B-16716) operating flight BR-5 from Los Angeles to Taipei encountered an issue with its right-hand GE90 engine approximately 1550 nautical miles west of Los Angeles over the Pacific Ocean. The incident occurred at cruising altitude (FL320).
.gif)
Following the engine problem, the flight crew made the decision to return to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) as a precautionary measure. The aircraft descended to a lower altitude (FL190) and completed the return journey safely, landing on runway 25R approximately 8.5 hours after departure.
Due to the incident, Eva Air was forced to cancel flight BR-5. Passengers were likely rebooked on a later flight or offered alternative arrangements by the airline. As of now, 37 hours after landing back in Los Angeles, the Boeing 777-300 remains on the ground. The nature of the engine issue and the extent of any repairs needed are not yet publicly known.
Eva Air is likely conducting a thorough inspection of the engine to determine the cause of the problem and ensure the aircraft is airworthy before returning it to service. This incident highlights the importance of pilot training and their ability to make quick decisions to ensure passenger safety.