Incident Overview
During the takeoff roll, the number one engine exploded. Debris from the explosion fell to the ground, bounced, and struck the wing, causing the rupture of the number two fuel tank. The flight crew initiated an emergency braking procedure. The aircraft came to a stop in flames.
Sequence of Events
The takeoff roll was in progress when the engine failure occurred. The explosion of engine number one generated debris that impacted the runway and subsequently rebounded into the wing structure. This impact ruptured the fuel tank for engine number two. The crew responded by applying emergency braking. The airplane decelerated and halted, but a fire had already started and quickly spread.
Damage and Injuries
The aircraft was destroyed by fire. All 65 occupants evacuated promptly. Twenty-three of them sustained injuries. The source does not specify the severity of injuries or any further details about the occupants.
Probable Cause
The official investigation determined that the engine explosion resulted from the disintegration of the first stage of the compressor. Debris from the explosion bounced on the runway and on the wing, causing the rupture of the number two fuel tank. A fire ensued, causing serious damage.