Incident Details
On January 14, 2011, an Estonia Air Boeing 737-500, registered in Estonia as ES-ABL, experienced a loss of power from its right engine while cruising at Flight Level 360. The right engine was a CFMI CFM56-3C1. The aircraft was operating a regularly scheduled passenger flight from Vilnius, Lithuania, to Stockholm, Sweden. In response to the power loss, the flight crew decided to return to Vilnius, where the aircraft landed without further incident.
Post-Landing Inspection
After the aircraft landed, maintenance personnel examined the right engine. Metal chips were found on the accessory gearbox magnetic chip detector, indicating internal engine debris. The nature of the debris and its source were part of the subsequent investigation.
Investigation
The investigation into the incident is under the jurisdiction of the Government of Estonia. The Ministry of Economic Affairs and Communications, Crisis Management Department, is the responsible authority. As of the provided source, no further details regarding the cause of the power loss or the metal chip contamination have been released. There were no reported injuries to passengers or crew.
Official Contact
For further information, inquiries may be directed to: Ministry of Economic Affairs and Communications Crisis Management Department Harju 11 Tallinn, Estonia Phone: +372 62 56 342 Fax: +372 6 313 660 Email: [email protected]