Incident Overview
During the takeoff roll, the flight crew experienced a vibration in the aircraft. Shortly thereafter, a loud bang was heard and the right-hand (number 2) engine failed. The captain executed a rejected takeoff, bringing the airplane to a stop on the remaining runway.
Postincident Examination
A postincident inspection of the aircraft revealed that the tire tread was missing from the number 3 tire on the right-hand main landing gear. A piece of black rubber, consistent in appearance with the missing tire tread, was found lodged in the fan outlet guide vanes of the failed engine. Additionally, black smearing marks were observed on several fan blades and bent stator vanes of the engine. The material on these components also resembled the tire tread material.
Damage Assessment
The engine sustained substantial damage as a result of the foreign object ingestion. The airframe received minor damage. No further details regarding the aircraft or crew were provided in the investigation source.