Singapore Airlines launches probe into Airbus power-loss episode

Both engines lost power at 39,000ft.

Singapore Airlines is investigating a rare power-loss incident that occurred in its Shanghai-bound flight on Saturday, May 23.

Flight SQ836 was en route to Shanghai on May 23 when it encountered bad weather at 39,000ft about three and a half hours after departure.

“Both engines experienced a temporary loss of power and the pilots followed operational procedures to restore normal operation of the engines. The flight continued to Shanghai and touched down uneventfully at 10:56pm local time,” SIA said in a statement.

There were 182 passengers and 12 crew on board. SIA stated that the engines were thoroughly inspected and tested upon arrival in Shanghai but no anomalies detected.

“We are working with Singapore Airlines to provide support and technical assistance,” Rolls-Royce said in response to queries from SBR.

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