Incident Overview
On May 12, 2005, an Alitalia McDonnell Douglas MD-82 experienced a loss of power from its left engine, a Pratt & Whitney JT8D-217C, approximately two minutes after departing from Leonardo da Vinci Airport in Rome, Italy. The flight crew responded by shutting down the affected engine, declaring an emergency, and returning to Rome for a single-engine landing, which was completed without further incident.
Investigative Authority
The investigation into this incident is under the jurisdiction of the Agenzia Nazionale per la Sicurezza del Volo (ANSV), the Italian aviation safety agency. The information contained in this report is based on data released by or obtained from the Government of Italy and is intended for informational purposes only.
Engine Details
The aircraft involved was a McDonnell Douglas MD-82, powered by two Pratt & Whitney JT8D-217C turbofan engines. The left engine experienced a loss of power after takeoff, leading to the crew's decision to shut it down.
Flight Crew Actions
Following the engine anomaly, the pilots promptly shut down the left engine, declared an emergency, and coordinated with air traffic control to return to Leonardo da Vinci Airport. The subsequent single-engine approach and landing were uneventful.
Further Information
For additional details regarding this incident, inquiries may be directed to: Agenzia Nazionale per la Sicurezza del Volo, Via A. Benigni, 53-00156 Rome, Italy.