Engine shutdown on Royal Air Maroc Boeing 737-800 near Casablanca

No fatalities • Casablanca, Morocco, Morocco

A Royal Air Maroc flight experienced an automatic in-flight shutdown of its right engine while approaching Casablanca.

What happened

On February 21, 2011, a Royal Air Maroc Boeing 737-800, operating under registration CN-ROR, was approximately 20 miles from Casablanca Mohammed V airport when the crew reported an automatic in-flight shutdown of the right-hand CFM56-7 engine. The crew attempted to relight the engine, but the attempt was unsuccessful. The aircraft subsequently landed uneventfully using only one engine. There were no injuries resulting from the event.

The investigation

A post-flight inspection identified a loose v-band clamp located in a hot air bleed tube near the Electronic Engine Controller (EEC). Records indicated that maintenance work had been performed in the vicinity of the EEC on the day prior to the incident.

Probable cause

Not determined

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 21 Feb 2011 BOEING 737 8B6 accident near Casablanca, Morocco, Morocco?

A Royal Air Maroc flight experienced an automatic in-flight shutdown of its right engine while approaching Casablanca.

Were there any fatalities in the 21 Feb 2011 BOEING 737 8B6 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 21 Feb 2011 involved a BOEING 737 8B6, operated by Royal Air Maroc, at Casablanca, Morocco, Morocco.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

Not determined

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