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August 15, 2019 · Mcdonnell Douglas MD11 F · N270UP
Warsaw, PL
Overview
Report Status
Factual report
Event Type
Incident
Date
August 15, 2019
Location
Warsaw, PL
Aircraft
Mcdonnell Douglas MD11 F
Tail Number
N270UP
Operator
United Parcel Service
NTSB Number
ENG19WA030
The government of Poland has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a Boeing (McDonnel-Douglas) MD-11F operated by UPS and powered by three Pratt & Whitney PW 4460 turbofan engines. During cruise, the No. 2 engine (right) experienced fluctuations and eventually flamed out. After landing at its destination, fire and smoke was seen coming from the No. 2 engine. The airport fire brigade was dispatched and fire suppression was applied to the No. 2 engine. The airplane was then towed from the runway for examination. No injuries were reported. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative as the state of manufacturer of the engine to assist the government of Poland in their investigation under the provisions of ICAO Annex 13. All investigative information will be released by the government of Poland.
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The government of Poland has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a Boeing (McDonnel-Douglas) MD-11F operated by UPS and powered by three Pratt & Whitney PW 4460 turbofan engines. During cruise, the No. 2 engine (right) experienced fluctuations and eventually flamed out. After landing at its destination, fire and smoke was seen coming from the No. 2 engine. The airport fire brigade was dispatched and fire suppression was applied to the No. 2 engine. The airplane was then towed from the runway for examination. No injuries were reported. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative as the state of manufacturer of the engine to assist the government of Poland in their investigation under the provisions of ICAO Annex 13. All investigative information will be released by the government of Poland.
Flight
Event TypeIncident
Event Time03:51 UTC
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftMcdonnell Douglas MD11 F
Tail NumberN270UP
Aircraft CategoryAir
OperatorUnited Parcel Service
Engine TypeTurbofan
Engine DetailsPratt & Whitney · PW4460 · Turbofan | Pratt & Whitney · PW4460 · Turbofan | Pratt & Whitney · PW4460 · Turbofan
People & Injuries
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total0
Conditions
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0