Uncontained Engine Failure on South African Airlink Flight 8103

No fatalities • Johannesburg, South Africa

A British Aerospace Avro 146 experienced an uncontained release of turbine material during cruise flight near Johannesburg.

What happened

On November 8, 2017, at approximately 1750 UTC, a South African Airlink flight, operating a British Aerospace BAE-146 RJ85A with registration ZS-ASW, was in the cruise phase of flight. During this period, the aircraft experienced an uncontained release of turbine material from the No. 2 engine, which was a Honeywell LF507-1F turbofan. There were no injuries resulting from the event.

Probable cause

Not determined

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 8 Nov 2017 BRITISH AEROSPACE AVRO 146 85 accident near Johannesburg, South Africa?

A British Aerospace Avro 146 experienced an uncontained release of turbine material during cruise flight near Johannesburg.

Were there any fatalities in the 8 Nov 2017 BRITISH AEROSPACE AVRO 146 85 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 8 Nov 2017 involved a BRITISH AEROSPACE AVRO 146 85, operated by South African Airlink, at Johannesburg, South Africa.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

Not determined

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