B767 Flight Crew reported #1 Engine failure at landing gear retraction after take-off. The Flight Crew performed an inflight shut down of the engine and returned to land at departure airport.
Synopsis
B767 Flight Crew reported #1 Engine failure at landing gear retraction after take-off. The Flight Crew performed an inflight shut down of the engine and returned to land at departure airport.
Narrative
On initial take-off; just after movement of the gear handle for retraction around V2+10 speed; a loud bang/grinding noise was heard accompanied by an electrical power transfer as the aircraft yawed left and engine failure indications of the left engine were observed. Aircraft control was maintained by the Captain by tracking runway center line with good rudder and rudder trim application. Based on fire trailing the aircraft; severe damage indications and rising EGT; the left engine was secured by applying the engine fire QRC and remaining checklist. Excellent CRM throughout the aircraft occurred to handle the inflight situation and land the aircraft by visual approach to ZZZ XXL; 14 minutes later. There was a communication breakdown once on the ground where we did not have direct communication with the Fire Crew on the frequency. Tower directed us to a delay of applying Airport Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF) specifically to our overheated brakes. Once communication was established; they were able to cool the brakes over the next hour in order to return to the gate under tow and egress the aircraft normally.
Second reporter narrative
Just after take-off from Runway XXL with a positive rate call; the gear was retracted; when a loud bang was heard. No yaw; so the first thought was maybe a blown tire. The Relief Pilot immediately called out engine failure. The aircraft that was holding in position reported they saw fire coming from our number 1 engine. Memory items were executed instinctively by the Captain; the Pilot flying (PF). I helped bug them to the center line; along with memory items; then reported to ATC the nature of the situation and [requested priority handling] with intent to immediate return. No fire indications on the fire handle; but EGT was rising fast. With the other aircraft and ATC confirmation of fire. The crew's decision was to execute the fire portion of the checklist too. The crew decision was to make an overweight landing to Runway XXL. It was the longest of all runways available. We continued with flaps 20 uneventful landing and met by Airport Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF). Flight time was 14 minutes. After the aircraft came to a stop; the brakes were all in the warning area; and the fire department sprayed all the gear to cool. After approximately 1 hour and brakes back within limits; maintenance cleared the aircraft to be towed back to the gate. I felt the entire crew; pilots and Flight Attendants (FAs); did an outstanding job; and maintained professionalism throughout.
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