On August 14, 1995, a Boeing 747-130 (registration N603FF) was involved in an aviation accident near Jamaica, NY. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: failure and separation of the #1 engine turbine shroud assembly, which resulted in an uncontained engine failure, a puncture of the #2 outboard reserve fuel tank plate, and a fuel leak. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
At 14,000 feet, the crew reported severe vibration in engine No. 1, shut it down, and returned to the airport. Post-flight examination revealed a separated turbine shroud that punctured a fuel tank, causing a leak but no fire.
Incident Overview
The flight was climbing through 14,000 feet mean sea level (MSL) when the crew detected severe vibration in the number 1 engine. In response, they shut down the affected engine, declared an emergency, and executed a return to the departure airport. After landing, the aircraft taxied to the gate under its own power; passengers remained on board and were not evacuated.
Engine Examination
Subsequent inspection of the number 1 engine disclosed that a turbine shroud had separated from its mounting. The dislodged component penetrated the turbine exhaust case in the 6 to 9 o'clock position, passed through the engine cowling, and struck the number 2 outboard reserve fuel tank plate. The impact punctured the tank, resulting in a fuel leak. No fire was observed during or after the event.
What happened in the 14 Aug 1995 Boeing 747-130 accident near Jamaica, NY?
At 14,000 feet, the crew reported severe vibration in engine No. 1, shut it down, and returned to the airport. Post-flight examination revealed a separated turbine shroud that punctured a fuel tank, causing a leak but no fire.
Were there any fatalities in the 14 Aug 1995 Boeing 747-130 accident?
No fatalities were recorded in this accident.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 14 Aug 1995 involved a Boeing 747-130, registration N603FF, at Jamaica, NY.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
failure and separation of the #1 engine turbine shroud assembly, which resulted in an uncontained engine failure, a puncture of the #2 outboard reserve fuel tank plate, and a fuel leak.
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