Air China flight CA403 landed at Singapore's Changi Airport on Sunday afternoon after smoke was reported on board.
SINGAPORE: An engine mechanical failure on Air China flight CA403 may have caused the fire that triggered an emergency landing at Singapore’s Changi Airport on Sunday .
In a Weibo post on Monday, Air China also said crew members handled the incident according to procedures, and that passengers were cooperative during the evacuation.when smoke was reported in the forward cargo hold and lavatory at about 4pm. Video of the incident showed passengers sliding down an emergency exit as flames were seen on the left engine.
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