VANCOUVER, British Columbia — An Air Canada Airbus A30 forced to turn back to Vancouver after developing a fuel leak had been pulled from service the day before for maintenance.
A small fuel leak had been detected and repaired last week before the forced landing occurred.
The line was tested at idle on the ground and passed the test, but on takeoff it failed.
"A fuel line that was disconnected during the maintenance was not secured correctly," Transportation Safety Board regional manager Bill Yearwood said Monday.
Yearwood said the plane was capable of flying only on its one remaining engine and the crew reacted appropriately.
Reports that smoke was seen coming from an engine were false. Instead, spectators saw fuel spewing out of the engine. There was no ignition and no fire.
Yearwood said the investigation into the incident continues and the Canadian safety board will issue recommendations if necessary.
There were no injuries to the 99 people on board.
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