Incident Overview
At approximately 16:45 JST on December 1, 2005, a Boeing 767-300 aircraft, registration JA767B, operated by Skymark Airlines Co., Ltd., was involved in a serious incident over the runway of Kagoshima Airport. The Japan Transport Safety Board (JTSB) initiated an investigation in accordance with the Japan Transport Safety Board Establishment Law and Annex 13 to the Convention on International Civil Aviation.
Investigation Activities
The JTSB assembled an investigation team and collected factual data, including flight history, engine parameters, statements from the operating crew and other personnel, and maintenance records for the aircraft and its engines. The investigation focused on the right engine, which was identified as the source of the incident. Detailed examinations included disassembly of the engine, metallurgical analysis of components such as high-pressure turbine (HPT) blades, and review of manufacturing processes. The report also examined the fire detection system and the actions taken by the flight crew.
Report Publication
The final report was adopted by the JTSB on December 10, 2008. The document includes analysis of the event and findings related to engine integrity and crew response.