Overview

• A Lufthansa Airbus A340-300 en route from New York to Frankfurt experienced an engine failure over the Atlantic Ocean on May 13.
• Abnormal fuel consumption during climb led to the engine failure, prompting the cockpit crew to declare an urgency request to air traffic control.
• The aircraft returned to JFK after aborting its initial landing attempt, safely landing on the second approach without injuries reported.
• Technicians identified a defective engine control unit as the cause, replaced it, and the aircraft has since returned to service.
• The incident highlights the challenges of maintaining aging aircraft like the 27-year-old Airbus A340-300 involved in the flight.