BOEING 777

Bangkok — October 20, 2019

Event Information

DateOctober 20, 2019
Event TypeINC
NTSB NumberENG20RA002
Event ID20191022X52238
LocationBangkok
CountryTH
Highest Injury—

Aircraft

MakeBOEING
Model777
CategoryAIR
FAR PartNUSC
Aircraft DamageMINR

Conditions

Light Condition—
Weather—

Injuries

Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
None0
Total Injured0

Full Narrative

On October 20, 2019, a Thai Airways International Boeing 777-300ER, powered by two General Electric GE90-115B turbofan engines, aborted takeoff after experiencing a No. 1 engine high pressure turbine uncontainment failure during takeoff roll.

The incident is being investigated by Thailand's Aircraft Accident and Incident Investigation Commission (AAIIC). The NTSB is participating in the investigation as the state of manufacture of the airplane and the engines.

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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