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May 10, 2008 · Fairchild Metro 23 · CP 2473
La Paz, BO
Overview
Report Status
Factual report
Event Type
Incident
Date
May 10, 2008
Location
La Paz, BO
Aircraft
Fairchild Metro 23
Tail Number
CP 2473
Operator
LíNea AéRea Amaszonas - Amaszonas Sa
Aircraft Damage
Minor
NTSB Number
ENG08RA026
On May 10, 2008, a Fairchild Metro 23, powered by Honeywell TPE331-11U-612G engines, operated by Amaszonas experienced a No. 2 engine uncontained stage 1 turbine disk burst during start to taxi from La Paz Bolivia. Uncontained parts hit and broke engine cowling, engine strut support, oil pipes, electrical. No injuries were reported. The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the government of Bolivia. Further information pertaining to this accident may be obtained from: Ministerio de Desarrollo Económico Subsecretaría de Aeronáutica Civil Palacio de Comunicaciones Av. Mcal. Santa Cruz No. 1278 4° Piso La Paz Bolivia Tel.: (591) 2 374142 E-mail: mtctran@wara.bolnet.bo Fax: (591) 2 371314 AFTN: SLLPYAYX Cable: AEROCIVIL La Paz This report is for informational purposes only and contains only information obtained for, or released by, the Government of Bolivia
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On May 10, 2008, a Fairchild Metro 23, powered by Honeywell TPE331-11U-612G engines, operated by Amaszonas experienced a No. 2 engine uncontained stage 1 turbine disk burst during start to taxi from La Paz Bolivia. Uncontained parts hit and broke engine cowling, engine strut support, oil pipes, electrical. No injuries were reported. The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the government of Bolivia. Further information pertaining to this accident may be obtained from: Ministerio de Desarrollo Económico Subsecretaría de Aeronáutica Civil Palacio de Comunicaciones Av. Mcal. Santa Cruz No. 1278 4° Piso La Paz Bolivia Tel.: (591) 2 374142 E-mail: mtctran@wara.bolnet.bo Fax: (591) 2 371314 AFTN: SLLPYAYX Cable: AEROCIVIL La Paz This report is for informational purposes only and contains only information obtained for, or released by, the Government of Bolivia
Flight
Event TypeIncident
Nearest AirportEl Alto International (0nm)
Flight Plan FiledUnknown
Flight Plan ActivatedUnknown
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionGrd
Aircraft
AircraftFairchild Metro 23
Tail NumberCP 2473
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageMinor
OperatorLíNea AéRea Amaszonas - Amaszonas Sa
Engines2
Engine TypeTurboprop
Engine DetailsHoneywell · TPE331-11U-61 · Turboprop
People & Injuries
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total0
Conditions
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0