Incident
On March 23, 2017, a Saab 340B aircraft registered in Australia as VH-RXS experienced an in-flight shutdown of its right engine, a General Electric CT7-9B powerplant. During the climb phase of flight, the flight crew detected abnormal turbine temperatures and vibrations emanating from the right engine. In response, the crew initiated a shutdown of the affected engine and subsequently returned the aircraft to Dubbo, Australia. Following the landing, an examination of the engine revealed damage to the stage 4 turbine blades.
Investigation
The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) has assumed jurisdiction over the investigation of this incident. The ATSB is responsible for conducting a thorough inquiry to determine the circumstances surrounding the event. As of the release of this report, further information regarding the incident may be obtained from the ATSB.
Additional Information
This report is for informational purposes only and contains information released by or obtained from the Government of Australia. No further details regarding the cause of the damage or any contributing factors have been provided by the investigating authority at this time.