Incident Overview
On February 15, 2015, a Boeing 767-204ER operated by Jordan Air and leased by Shaheen Air International (SAI) experienced a failure of the No. 1 engine during the takeoff roll at Islamabad International Airport (ISB), Pakistan. The engine involved was a General Electric CF6-80A2 turbofan.
Events During Takeoff
During the takeoff roll, the flightcrew heard a loud bang and received a fire warning for the No. 1 engine. Despite the engine failure, the crew continued the takeoff. After becoming airborne, they performed an air turnback and returned to the airport, where a successful landing was executed.
Injuries and Damage
No injuries were reported among the occupants of the aircraft.
Investigation
The investigation is being conducted by the Jordanian Civil Aviation Authority (JCAA). The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is participating as the US Accredited Representative, as the United States is the state of manufacture for the engines. The JCAA can be contacted at [email protected] or by phone at (962) 6 445 2027.