Terrifying Moments as Both Engines Fail on Final Approach to Hong Kong | Dangerous Descent

Find out why the Airbus A330-300 operating Cathay Pacific Flight 780 suffered a dual engine failure while nearing Hong Kong at the end of a flight from Juanda, Indonesia.

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[wazzer]

And you forget to mention that both pilots received the Polaris Award, which is the highest honour associated with civil aviation awarded by IFALPA. It is presented to airline crews in recognition for acts of exceptional airmanship, heroic action, or a combination of these two attributes.

[neoberi]

After watching previous TheFlightChannel videos where you hear "Too low terrain" and "Pull up", I automatically got the sweats!

[Ayeshteni]

And breathe. Didn't even realise I was holding my breath.

[mapleleafaviation]

This is what I call “A Christmas Miracle!” Merry Christmas Eve to all, and hands up to you Flight Channel! ❤️

[cedricye]

Engines fail: PANIK

You get the no 1 engine to full power: KALM

It’s stuck at full power: PANIK

[wesleyhicks]

When “pull up” is finally a remotely good thing to hear

[BigTylt]

Ah, yes, Smithsonian called their documentary on this incident "Deadly Descent"...but, like, nobody died...

[ArchTeryx]

Part of the story was that the fuel filters on the fuel trucks were the source of the SAP particles - the fuel system at Juanda was contaminated with *salt water.* Fresh water's absorbed by the filter normally and all is well. Salt water, it turned out, reacted directly with the filter matrix and caused the fuel filter to *collapse, * leading to massive particle release. The whole AIRPORT'S fuel system had been made unusable and they had to basically pitch all their fuel and flush the pipes completely.

Since then the fuel filters have been redesigned so that there are salt-water resistant ones for seaside airports, or anywhere where salt water may be an issue.

[flyingluftwaffe]

LOL I was just watching your LOT airlines video and this showed up in my notifications! You always make great videos!! I even recommend your channel to all my friends and they love it!

[tayzonday]

Still smoother than most of my landings with a keyboard and mouse in MS Flight Simulator 2020.

[kpn]

Watching this after 10 years of it happening. Saluting the pilots for their superb actions and airmanship in handling and landing the behemoth.

[sbalogh]

Well done Pilots!!! I wonder when the passengers realised there was a problem? Seasoned travellers must have wondered why the plane was landing so fast.

[fieldaviation]

I remember watching this a year ago, glad everyone survived

[cedricye]

GPWS: TOO LOW TERRAIN

Captain: “We don’t care about the -bank angle- gpws

[rizal]

I'm notice at "The Investigation discovered that not all procedures had been followed... " OMG in Indonesia. I remembered how the plane crash like Adam Air, Air Asia, Lion Air, and others..

[windmill]

Was this plane the only one that received contaminated fuel at that airport? Or were other planes also affected by it (possibly with less serious consequences)?

[MRafay-nfbc]

Captain : *Puts Engine On Idle*
Engine : *I'm Not Gonna Pretend Like I Didn't See That*

[omarijoseph]

I know 2020 has been a difficult year for all of us, but I'm very thankful for all your efforts during this time and I appreciate all the videos you gave in 2020. It has been an absolute pleasure taking this journey with you, and I am giving you Caribbean Blessings to you & your family during the Christmas Season.

[ahmadgaming]

I passed by a few new channels starting the same theme you're in, but you truly stand tall and high amongst them…
There are a few stars blinking, but you're the brightest!!!

[The_Dudester]

To quote Luccas:"Fortunately, no one was injured."