On December 6, 1982, a Boeing 727-225 (registration N8871Z) operated by Eastern Airlines, Inc. was involved in an aviation accident near Sarasota, FL. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Fatigue failure of the first stage compressor blade in the No. 2 engine, with evidence of previous foreign object damage at the fatigue origination site. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive; 11 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
During takeoff roll, catastrophic failure of the No. 2 engine led to an aborted takeoff. Engine parts penetrated the casing, cowling, and aft fuselage, severing lines and causing foreign object damage to the No. 3 engine. No fire occurred; passengers deplaned normally.
Incident Overview
During the takeoff roll, a catastrophic failure of the No. 2 engine occurred. The takeoff was aborted, and the aircraft was stopped on the runway. Despite the severity of the failure, there was no fire. Engine parts penetrated the engine case and cowling, severing coil and hydraulic lines as well as electrical wiring. Fragments also penetrated the aft fuselage and caused foreign object damage (FOD) to the No. 3 engine. After the incident, the aircraft was taxied to the gate, where passengers deplaned normally.
Examination Findings
A subsequent examination of the failed No. 2 engine revealed a fatigue failure of the first stage compressor blade. Evidence of previous foreign object damage was found at the fatigue origination site.
Probable cause
Fatigue failure of the first stage compressor blade in the No. 2 engine, with evidence of previous foreign object damage at the fatigue origination site.
What happened in the 6 Dec 1982 Boeing 727-225 accident near Sarasota, FL?
During takeoff roll, catastrophic failure of the No. 2 engine led to an aborted takeoff. Engine parts penetrated the casing, cowling, and aft fuselage, severing lines and causing foreign object damage to the No. 3 engine. No fire occurred; passengers deplaned normally.
Were there any fatalities in the 6 Dec 1982 Boeing 727-225 accident?
No fatalities were recorded in this accident.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 6 Dec 1982 involved a Boeing 727-225, registration N8871Z, operated by Eastern Airlines, Inc., at Sarasota, FL.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
Fatigue failure of the first stage compressor blade in the No. 2 engine, with evidence of previous foreign object damage at the fatigue origination site.
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