Event Details
On 6 November 2016, at 21:30 local time, an Austrian Airlines Fokker Aircraft B.V. F28 Mark 0100, registration OE-LVE, was in the cruise phase over the Republic of Serbia. The crew felt a sudden aircraft vibration accompanied by unrecognizable sounds. Following an indication of increased vibrations on engine number 1, an engine failure indication (Eng Fail 1) appeared. The crew performed the engine 1 shutdown procedure and continued flying on one engine. They decided to land at Belgrade's 'Nikola Tesla' Airport, declared Mayday, and received landing priority. The aircraft landed safely. During landing, passengers observed sparking and flashes from the direction of engine number 1. After parking, passengers and crew evacuated safely.
Aircraft and Crew
The aircraft was a Fokker F28 Mark 0100, manufactured in 1994, operated by Austrian Airlines AG. No injuries or fatalities occurred. Weather conditions were favorable for the flight.
Damage
The aircraft sustained breakage and damage of blade internal number 17 of engine number 1 fan, along with minor damage to the inner part of the engine intake cowling. No other damage was found.
Outcome
The aircraft was parked at the airport stand. The incident was investigated by the Serbian Centre for Investigation of Accidents in Transport.