British Airways Flight 38 from Beijing to London experienced engine failure as it was approaching the runway at London Heathrow airport. The autopilot called for more engine power but received no response, and the pilot was also unable to intervene or gain engine response. The plane continued descending and just cleared the perimeter fence, impacting the turf short of the runway and sliding to a stop at the beginning of the paved surface with substantial damage to the landing gear and wing. All 152 passengers and crew aboard survived without fatalities in what could have been a much worse outcome.
2. BA 38 Boeing 777 was in final approach, about 600 ft off the ground and 2 miles from London Heathrow Autopilot called for more engine power – no response. The pilot tried to intervene – no engine response Aircraft continued to descend and just cleared the perimeter fence, impacting the turf about 1000 ft before the runway Aircraft came to rest at the beginning of the paved runway surface Right Main Landing Gear separated from the aircraft Left Main Landing Gear was pushed up through the wing root Aircraft sustained “substantial” damage 152 Passengers and crew were aboard…no fatalities