Incident Overview
On 18 October 2008, at approximately 0519 coordinated universal time, a Boeing 737-800 with registration D-AXLF, operated by German charter company XL Airways Germany as flight GXL614, experienced an engine failure while en route from Frankfurt (EDDF) Germany to Antalya (LTAI) Turkey. The flight diverted to the Nikola Tesla Airport in Belgrade, Serbia.
Evacuation and Aftermath
The aircraft landed and an emergency evacuation was performed. There were 189 persons on board: 182 adult passengers, one child, and six crew members. No injuries were reported. During landing, the left-hand (No.1) engine was on fire. After the aircraft came to a halt, Airport Rescue Fire Fighting (ARFF) personnel sprayed extinguishing agents into the engine.
Investigation
The left-hand engine suffered a number 4 bearing failure, and a fire ensued in the aft center body of the engine. As a result of the fire, the engine pylon, some left wing components, electrical cables, and hydraulic tubing were heat affected. The accident is being investigated by the Civil Aviation Directorate of the Republic of Serbia.