BOEING 400

Islamabad, Pakistan — April 21, 2015

Event Information

DateApril 21, 2015
Event TypeINC
NTSB NumberENG15RA023
Event ID20150601X93611
LocationIslamabad, Pakistan
CountryPK
Highest Injury—

Aircraft

MakeBOEING
Model400
CategoryAIR

Conditions

Light Condition—
Weather—

Injuries

Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
None0
Total Injured0

Full Narrative

On April 21, 2015, a Shaheen Air International (SAI) Boeing 737-400, powered by CFMI CFM56-3C1 turbofan engines, experienced a No. 1 (left engine) failure while climbing through 3,200 feet. The flight crew heard a loud band and high exhaust gas temperature was observed for the No. 1 engine. The engine was shutdown and the airplane was turned back for a successful single engine landing at the Islamabad International Airport (OPRN).

The investigation is being conducted by the Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority (PCAA). The NTSB is participating as the US Accredited Representative as the state of manufacturer for the engines. The PCAA can be contacted at [email protected] or by phone at (92) 21 9924 2772.

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.

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