Incident Details
On October 5, 2012, an Easter Jet Boeing 737-700 aircraft, powered by two CFM 56-7B20 turbofan engines, was climbing through 22,500 feet after departing from Gimpo International Airport in Seoul, South Korea, when the No. 2 engine failed. The flight crew responded by shutting down the affected engine and executing an air turnback. The aircraft subsequently landed on a single engine without further incident.
Post-Flight Examination
A post-flight inspection of the No. 2 engine revealed damage to both the high-pressure turbine and the low-pressure turbine.
Investigation
The Republic of Korea Aviation and Railway Accident Investigation Board (ARAIB) is leading the investigation into this incident. The United States National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is participating as the Accredited Representative for the State of Manufacturer of the engine and airplane.