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November 26, 2018 · Boeing 767 · ET-AMG
Addis Ababa, ET
Overview
Report Status
Factual report
Event Type
Incident
Date
November 26, 2018
Location
Addis Ababa, ET
Aircraft
Boeing 767
Tail Number
ET-AMG
Operator
Ethiopian Airlines S C
Aircraft Damage
Minor
NTSB Number
ENG19WA005
On November 26, 2018, a Boeing 767-300 airplane, operated by Ethiopian Airlines, experienced a right engine (No. 2) fan blade failure during takeoff from the Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD), Ethiopia. The airplane returned to ADD where an uneventful landing was made; there were no reported injuries to any of the persons on board. Examination of the airplane revealed two fan blades fractured at mid-span, inlet and fan cowl damage, and minor impact damage of the fuselage. The investigation is being conducted by the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, Ministry of Transport Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau. The NTSB is assisting as the state of manufacturer of the airplane and the engines.
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On November 26, 2018, a Boeing 767-300 airplane, operated by Ethiopian Airlines, experienced a right engine (No. 2) fan blade failure during takeoff from the Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD), Ethiopia. The airplane returned to ADD where an uneventful landing was made; there were no reported injuries to any of the persons on board. Examination of the airplane revealed two fan blades fractured at mid-span, inlet and fan cowl damage, and minor impact damage of the fuselage. The investigation is being conducted by the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, Ministry of Transport Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau. The NTSB is assisting as the state of manufacturer of the airplane and the engines.
Flight
Event TypeIncident
Event Time08:01 UTC
Nearest AirportAddis Ababa Bole Intl. Airport (0nm)
Flight Plan FiledUnknown
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBoeing 767
Tail NumberET-AMG
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageMinor
OperatorEthiopian Airlines S C
Engine TypeTurbofan
Engine DetailsPratt & Whitney · 4062-3 · Turbofan
People & Injuries
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total0
Conditions
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0