Boeing 737-217
Cusco — February 10, 2008
Event Information
| Date | February 10, 2008 |
| Event Type | INC |
| NTSB Number | ENG08WA013 |
| Event ID | 20080506X00615 |
| Location | Cusco |
| Country | PE |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | Boeing |
| Model | 737-217 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | NUSC |
Conditions
| Light Condition | — |
| Weather | — |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 55 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Full Narrative
On February 10, 2008, at 12:48 local, an AeroCondor Boeing 737-217, registered in Peru as OB-1843-P, had a rejected takeoff at Aeropuerto Velasco Astete, Cusco, Peru. According to the Peruvian CIAA's report, the pilots rejected the takeoff at around 95 knots after they heard a loud explosion from the No. 2 engine. The report further stated that the damage to the engine was contained. Boeing 737-200 airplanes are equipped with Pratt & Whitney JT8D engines.
The investigation is under the direction of the Republic of Peru.
For further information, contact:
Comision de Investigacion de Accidentes de Aviacion (CIAA)
Direccion General de Aeronautica Civil
Avenida Jiron Zorritos 1203, Lima 1 Peru Central: 6157800
Telephone: (511) 315-7800
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.