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May 1, 2009 · Boeing 757-236 · HC-CHC

Guayaquil, EC

Overview

Report Status
Factual report
Event Type
Incident
Date
May 1, 2009
Location
Guayaquil, EC
Aircraft
Boeing 757-236
Tail Number
HC-CHC
Operator
Aerolineas Galapagos Aerogal
NTSB Number
ENG09WA006

On May 1, 2009, 1315 local time, a AEROGAL Boeing 757, powered by Rolls-Royce RB211-535E4 engines experienced a compressor stall after takeoff from the Simon Bolivar International, Guayaquil Ecuador. While climbing through 700 feet, the pilot heard a noise similar to a compressor stall. The engine rotor speeds (N1 and N2) increased rapidly with a increase in exhaust gas temperature up to 949°C. The pilot executed engine failure procedure and reduced power to 1.3 EPR. Vibration was reduced significantly. Landed with no further incident about 10,000 pounds overweight. This investigation is under the jurisdiction of the government of Ecuador. Further information pertaining to this incident may be obtained from: Dirección General de Aviación Civil Departamento de Seguridad de Vuelo Buenos Aires 149 y Av. 10 de Agosto Casilla 2077 Quito Ecuador Tel.: (593) 2-544-274 Fax: (593) 2-563-995 AFTN: SEQUYAX Telex: 22710 DACUIO ED This report is for informational purposes only and contains only information obtained for, or released by, the government of Ecuador.

Full Narrative

On May 1, 2009, 1315 local time, a AEROGAL Boeing 757, powered by Rolls-Royce RB211-535E4 engines experienced a compressor stall after takeoff from the Simon Bolivar International, Guayaquil Ecuador. While climbing through 700 feet, the pilot heard a noise similar to a compressor stall. The engine rotor speeds (N1 and N2) increased rapidly with a increase in exhaust gas temperature up to 949°C. The pilot executed engine failure procedure and reduced power to 1.3 EPR. Vibration was reduced significantly. Landed with no further incident about 10,000 pounds overweight. This investigation is under the jurisdiction of the government of Ecuador. Further information pertaining to this incident may be obtained from: Dirección General de Aviación Civil Departamento de Seguridad de Vuelo Buenos Aires 149 y Av. 10 de Agosto Casilla 2077 Quito Ecuador Tel.: (593) 2-544-274 Fax: (593) 2-563-995 AFTN: SEQUYAX Telex: 22710 DACUIO ED This report is for informational purposes only and contains only information obtained for, or released by, the government of Ecuador.

Flight

Event TypeIncident
Event Time13:15
Nearest AirportSimon Bolivar International (0nm)
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftBoeing 757-236
Tail NumberHC-CHC
Aircraft CategoryAir
OperatorAerolineas Galapagos Aerogal
Engine TypeTurbofan
Engine DetailsRolls-Royce · RB211-535E4 · Turbofan

People & Injuries

Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total0

Conditions

WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0

Appendix: Source Data