Incident Overview
On October 20, 2019, a Thai Airways International Boeing 777-300ER experienced an aborted takeoff after its No. 1 engine sustained a high pressure turbine uncontainment failure during the takeoff roll. The aircraft was powered by two General Electric GE90-115B turbofan engines.
Investigation
The incident is under investigation by Thailand's Aircraft Accident and Incident Investigation Commission (AAIIC). The United States National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is participating in the investigation as the state of manufacture of the airplane and engines.
Aircraft and Engine Details
The airplane involved was a Boeing 777-300ER, a long-range wide-body twin-engine jet. Each engine is a General Electric GE90-115B, one of the most powerful turbofan engines in service. The specific registration of the aircraft was not disclosed.
Sequence of Events
During the takeoff roll, the No. 1 engine experienced an uncontainment failure of its high pressure turbine. This failure led to the decision to abort the takeoff. No further details about the location, passengers, crew, or injuries were provided in the initial report.