Event Description
On February 10, 2008, at 12:48 local time, an AeroCondor Boeing 737-217, registered in Peru as OB-1843-P, was performing a takeoff from Aeropuerto Velasco Astete in Cusco, Peru. During the takeoff roll, the flight crew heard a loud explosion emanating from the No. 2 engine. In response, the pilots rejected the takeoff at a speed of approximately 95 knots. The aircraft came to a stop safely on the runway.
Aircraft Information
The Boeing 737-217, powered by two Pratt & Whitney JT8D engines, was operated by AeroCondor. The incident resulted in contained damage to the No. 2 engine, with no further details provided about the extent of the damage.
Investigation
The investigation into the event is under the direction of the Republic of Peru, specifically the Comision de Investigacion de Accidentes de Aviacion (CIAA) of the Direccion General de Aeronautica Civil. No probable cause has been stated in the available information.