Engine power loss on Estonia Air Boeing 737-500

No fatalities • Vilnius, Lithuania

A Boeing 737-500 returning to Vilnius following an engine failure was found to have metal debris in the engine's gearbox.

What happened

On January 14, 2011, an Estonia Air Boeing 737-500, operating as ES-ABL, experienced a loss of power from the right engine while cruising at FL 360. The aircraft was performing a scheduled flight from Vilnius, Lithuania, to Stockholm, Sweden. Following the engine failure, the crew returned the aircraft to Vilnius.

Upon landing, an inspection of the right engine, a CFMI CFM56-3C1, revealed the presence of metal chips on the accessory gearbox magnetic chip detector. There were no injuries resulting from this event.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 14 Jan 2011 BOEING 737 500 accident near Vilnius, Lithuania?

A Boeing 737-500 returning to Vilnius following an engine failure was found to have metal debris in the engine's gearbox.

Were there any fatalities in the 14 Jan 2011 BOEING 737 500 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 14 Jan 2011 involved a BOEING 737 500, operated by Estonia Air, at Vilnius, Lithuania.

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