A Virgin Atlantic Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner flying from London to Los Angeles was forced to divert to Canada Friday due to engine failure.
Virgin Atlantic Flight VS141 carried over 250 passengers on a routine flight when it landed at Goose Bay Airport, a Canadian air base within the province of Newfoundland and Labrador.
"All impacted passengers have been notified of their reprotection options and can also be viewed when they log into 'My booking' on our website," the company said in response to a query regarding the flight's status.
Engine failure
The pilots decided to divert the twin-engined plane to Goose Bay as a precautionary measure upon discovery of the failure on its left engine, which was shut down mid-flight. They also requested for inspection due to "damage" and "leakages" found on the crippled engine.
A Virgin Atlantic representative told The Daily Mail VS141 was diverted to the Canadian air base to ensure the "safety and security" of its passengers and crew.
"We will be sending a recovery flight to collect all customers from Goose Bay which will transport them to New York JFK [Airport], where customers will be provided with accommodation, and our teams will help with their onward journey to Los Angeles," the spokesperson said.
The Royal Canadian Air Force, which operates Goose Bay, has yet to be contacted regarding the flight diversion.
