Boeing 737-217 Engine Failure During Landing in Fredericton

Incident Overview and Immediate Response On a flight from Québec, Quebec, a Boeing 737-217 was landing on runway 15 in Fredericton, New Brunswick. During the landing roll, the No. 1 engine, a Pratt & Whitney JT8D-17A, spooled down after the thrust reversers were deployed, and flames were observed from the tail pipe. The crew secured the engine and brought the aircraft to a stop on the runway. A flight service station specialist observed flames on the left side of the aircraft and advised the crew, who requested further assistance. The crash alarm was activated, and airport firefighters arrived at the scene in approximately 1 minute and 10 seconds. Following a visual inspection by airport firefighters, the aircraft taxied to the ramp, where passengers and crew deplaned normally.