British Airways Flight 38 Beijing – London It could have been much worse…

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