Event Details


Title:Uncontained engine failure, Douglas DC-8-55, January 15, 1993
Micro summary:This Douglas DC-8-55 experienced an uncontained engine failure of its #4 engine after takeoff.
Event Time:1993-01-15 at 0015 CST
File Name:1993-01-15-US.pdf
Publishing Agency:National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB)
Publishing Country:USA
Report number:FTW93IA067
Pages:5
Diversion Airport:Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport, Dallas & Fort Worth, Texas, USA
Site of event:DFW Airport, TX
Departure:Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport, Dallas & Fort Worth, Texas, USA
Destination:Unknown
Airplane Type(s):Douglas DC-8-55
Flight Phase:Takeoff
Registration(s):N8041U
Operator(s):Zantop International
Type of flight:Cargo
Occupants:3
Fatalities:0
Serious Injuries:0
Minor/Non-Injured:3
Other Injuries:0
Diverted to:Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport, Dallas & Fort Worth, Texas, USA
Executive Summary:

NTSB short summary:

Failure of an engine turbine wheel for undetermined reasons.

NTSB synopsis:

During the initial climb following a takeoff the airplane experienced a catastrophic (uncontained) failure of the number four engine. The airplane returned to its departure point and landed safely. An examination of the engine revealed that a turbine disc had failed. During the uncontained failure the airplane sustained minor damage to the control surfaces.

NTSB factual narrative text:

On January 15, 1993, at 0015 central standard time, a McDonnell Douglas DC8-55, N8041U, sustained a catastrophic engine failure to the number four engine while climbing following takeoff from Dallas Ft Worth (DFW) International Airport, Texas. None of the three man crew sustained injuries, however, the airplane did sustain minor damage. Weather was visual meteorological conditions. The airplane was owned and operated by Zantop International, Ypsilanti, Michigan.

Following the loss of power to the number four engine the airplane returned to DFW, where an inspection was performed. The inspection was observed by a Federal Aviation Administration inspector. The inspection revealed that when the engine failed it propelled pieces aft, resulting in the control surfaces sustaining damage. Following the removal of the engine and subsequent teardown it was determined that a turbine wheel had failed.
Learning Keywords:Systems - Engine - Uncontained Engine Failure
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