FAIRCHILD Metro 23
La Paz, May 10, 2008
Event Information
| Date | May 10, 2008 |
| Event Type | INC |
| Location | La Paz |
| Country | BL |
| Airport | El Alto International |
| Highest Injury | - |
| NTSB Number | ENG08RA026 |
| Event ID | 20081003X63357 |
Aircraft
| Make | FAIRCHILD |
| Model | Metro 23 |
| Registration # | CP 2473 |
| Operator | Línea Aérea Amaszonas - Amaszonas SA |
| Owner | Línea Aérea Amaszonas - Amaszonas SA |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | NUSC |
| Aircraft Damage | MINR |
Conditions
| Light Condition | - |
| Weather | - |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Probable Cause
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Full Narrative
On May 10, 2008, a Fairchild Metro 23, powered by Honeywell TPE331-11U-612G engines, operated by Amaszonas experienced a No. 2 engine uncontained stage 1 turbine disk burst during start to taxi from La Paz Bolivia. Uncontained parts hit and broke engine cowling, engine strut support, oil pipes, electrical. No injuries were reported.
The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the government of Bolivia. Further information pertaining to this accident may be obtained from:
Ministerio de Desarrollo Económico
Subsecretaría de Aeronáutica Civil
Palacio de Comunicaciones
Av. Mcal. Santa Cruz No. 1278
4° Piso
La Paz
Bolivia
Tel.: (591) 2 374142
E-mail: [email protected]
Fax: (591) 2 371314
AFTN: SLLPYAYX
Cable: AEROCIVIL La Paz
This report is for informational purposes only and contains only information obtained for, or released by, the Government of Bolivia
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.