Incident
On December 21, 2016, an El Al Boeing 767-300ER, registration 4X-EAM, powered by Pratt & Whitney PW4000 turbofan engines, was climbing through 13,000 feet after departure from Pearson International Airport (YYZ) in Toronto, Canada. During the climb, the aircraft experienced a loss of power from the right-hand engine, accompanied by vibrations and a subsequent yawing motion. Passengers onboard reported seeing fire emanating from the affected engine. The flight crew promptly shut down the engine and returned to Toronto Pearson, where the aircraft landed without further incident.
Investigation
The State of Israel Ministry of Transport, Aviation Incidents & Accidents Investigation (AI) is conducting the investigation into the incident. Since the aircraft and engines were manufactured in the United States, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has designated a U.S. Accredited Representative under the provisions of Annex 13 to the Convention on International Civil Aviation to assist the AI in their investigation. All inquiries concerning this incident should be directed to the State of Israel Ministry of Transport, Aviation Incidents & Accidents Investigation.