Air Carrier flight crew reported an engine failure during climb out. The pilots notified ATC regarding the failure and the probability of fumes in the cabin that had stricken two flight attendants. With clearance from ATC the aircraft returned to the departure airport and accomplished an overweight landing.
Synopsis
Air Carrier flight crew reported an engine failure during climb out. The pilots notified ATC regarding the failure and the probability of fumes in the cabin that had stricken two flight attendants. With clearance from ATC the aircraft returned to the departure airport and accomplished an overweight landing.
Narrative
On Climb (FO (First Officer) Flying) out just passing 28;200 ft. we noticed that the aircraft stopped climbing (we were cleared to FL310). We then noticed a amber R Eng Fail light. After looking at all the right engine instruments we confirmed that we indeed have a failure in the right engine. It was just a smooth roll back; no vibration or fire. We then [advised ATC] at first asked to stop the climb and maintain FL280; then after checking out our single engine altitude (22;500) we asked to descend below FL220 and that we were returning back to ZZZZ. We Accomplished all the appropriate check list even tried to accomplish a restart to no avail. [We told the Flight Attendants] what was going on and to prepare the cabin for a normal landing; [We also called] Dispatch to inform him as to what our problem was and that we were returning to ZZZZ. We also sent diversion information via ACARS; also sent a report to ATC. In the process of our returning to ZZZZ we had 2 FA (Flight Attendants) go on oxygen. FA at position #8 seat 3R had passed out hit her head and needed medical attention. We were told that there could have been possible fumes onboard. We decided not to dump fuel just get the aircraft on the ground. Performed the overweight landing check list. We ended up landing about 48;000 lbs overweight. Approach and landing were routine. We exited the runway on the high speed; stopped (I informed the passengers to remain seated and explained Emergency Personnel would be checking out the aircraft) we were given the all clear and then taxied to our gate. Paramedics met the flight and took the 2 FA's to the hospital for checks. Performed all remaining checklist items and write ups.
Second reporter narrative
I was the Pilot Monitoring on this flight and had just begun my break when the Flight Purser notified me that I was being requested to return to the flight deck. When I reentered; the FO (First Officer) was the Flying Pilot and the CA (Captain) was the Monitoring Pilot. On climb out passing FL230 they had experienced a right engine failure. They had already [advised ATC] and was requesting a return to ZZZZ. I proceeded to communicate with the FAs (Flight Atendants) and Dispatch our status and intention to return to ZZZZ. I then completed a runway assessment for the overweight landing and continued to back up the CA on checklist items and the FO on radio calls. We attempted an inflight restart to no avail. At this point Instead of e were advised that we had 2 FAs in the rear of the aircraft that were on O2 and that #8 FA had passed out. Because of a possible fume situation we elected to not dump fuel and instead land overweight. (Approximately +48;000 lbs). Upon landing we exited the runway and had the emergency equipment check us prior to proceeding to the parking stand. Medical personnel met us and took both FAs to the hospital for treatment. We completed all remaining checklists and writeups.Instead of calling the cockpit for entry; next time I would use the electronic key pad. This was a mechanical failure that we could not have predicted
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