Incident Overview
On June 11, 2010, a Boeing 747-400F freighter, registered JA01KZ and operated by Nippon Cargo Airlines Co., Ltd., departed from Narita International Airport at 21:53 Japan Standard Time. Immediately after takeoff, the No. 1 engine (left side), a General Electric CF6-80C2B1F turbofan, experienced vibration and was shut down. The aircraft returned to the airport and made an uneventful landing at approximately 23:08. All three persons on board were uninjured.
Post-Incident Inspection
On June 14, 2010, after the No. 1 engine had been removed from the aircraft, an inspection revealed that the turbine blades of the engine were seriously damaged. No further details regarding the extent of the damage were provided.
Investigation
The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the government of Japan. The official report is available from the Secretariat of the Aircraft and Railway Accidents Investigation Commission (ARAIC) of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport.
Conclusion
No probable cause was determined in the source.