Flight History
On 15 August 2022, a Boeing B-737/800-83N, registration SP-ENU, operated by EnterAir, departed from runway 11 at Gdansk Lech Walesa Airport (EPGD). During the standard departure, at approximately flight level 110, the aircraft experienced a failure of engine No. 2.
Crew Actions
The flight crew reported the technical fault to air traffic control and initiated a holding pattern. Due to the presence of thunderstorm clouds in the vicinity, the crew had to relocate to a different navigation point with a non-published holding pattern. They declared a PAN-PAN urgency signal.
Decision to Land
The crew initially planned to remain in the holding pattern near EPGD to burn off fuel and achieve an appropriate landing weight. However, after evaluating the rapidly deteriorating weather conditions at EPGD and other airports, and considering a suggestion from the operator's Operations Department (OPS), the captain decided to land at EPGD.
Outcome
The aircraft landed without further incident. There were no injuries among the 177 persons on board. The aircraft sustained damage to engine No. 2; no other damage was reported. The State Commission on Aircraft Accidents Investigation (PKBWL) conducted an investigation into the serious incident.