EMB-175 flight crew reported a violent vibration and ENG 2 FAIL message during takeoff roll. The crew rejected the takeoff and returned to the gate where the aircraft was turned over to maintenance.
Synopsis
EMB-175 flight crew reported a violent vibration and ENG 2 FAIL message during takeoff roll. The crew rejected the takeoff and returned to the gate where the aircraft was turned over to maintenance.
Narrative
Pushed back from Gate XX. Started number one engine with no problems. Got permission from ramp to taxi to Spot X. Once we got the taxi clearance from Ground; we taxied onto [Taxiway] 1 and started number 2 engine with no abnormalities. We got clearance to take off. CA (Captain) advanced the thrust to 40% N1; all normal. CA advance thrust to TOGA and called for 'check thrust'. FO (First Officer) who was Pilot Monitoring didn't have time to say anything because as soon as the engines reached TOGA a violent vibration shook the aircraft; and then shoved us to the right. 1-2 seconds later engine 2 fail came on the EICAS and N1 showed engine failure while at 5-10 kts. We rejected the takeoff; told Tower; and slowly taxied off the runway. We found a place to sit to run checklist; contact Maintenance; Company; flight attendants; and passengers. Once we got the situation under control with checklists done we returned to the Gate.Cause: engine age maybe?Suggestions: always follow procedures; it saves lives. CA and FO were on top of what happened and responded quickly and correctly.
Second reporter narrative
Standard and to procedure push off and start up of both engines; no abnormal indications during start up or through taxi. Line up and wait on Runway XXL; once cleared for takeoff; Captain (Pilot Flying) advanced thrust levers to 40%; no abnormal indications; then advanced thrust levers to TOGA and called 'check thrust'. We had just started the takeoff roll; I was monitoring the engine indications; about to call 'thrust checked' when there was a sudden violent vibration; feeling of drag and unsteadiness on the right side. Received EICAS message of 'ENG 2 FAIL' and 'FAIL' indication on ENG 2. Per procedure; Captain brought the thrust levers back to idle & rejected takeoff. I informed Tower that we had an engine fail and were rejecting the takeoff; instructed by Tower to slow taxi down to the [Taxiway] 1 intersection to exit Runway XXL & asked if we needed any assistance. After confirming with the Captain; informed Tower we did not need any assistance at this time & was instructed to contact Ground after exiting the runway. After speaking with Tower; I checked with the Flight Attendants; everyone was okay in the back and confirmed no smoke or fire was emitting from ENG 2; let them know we had to reject the takeoff and would need to run some checklists & then return to gate; number 1 Flight attendant made a PA. While we continued our slow taxi down to [Taxiway] 1; I contacted Ops to get a return gate and was given [Gate] XX (the gate we had pushed from). Once clear of the runway we contacted Ground letting them know we needed to return to gate XX via Spot XXX; but needed to run some checklists first. Was instructed to taxi via [Taxiways] 2 3 and hold on 3 to run our checklists; but prior to turning onto 3; was instructed to just hold on 2 to run our checklists; and asked if we needed Fire & Emergency to meet us at the gate. Confirmed we'd hold short of 3 on 2 and get back to them about Fire & Emergency after running the checklist. While we were taxiing several aircraft confirmed we did not have any exterior smoke or fire on the #2 engine. Once stopped; Captain made a PA informing passengers of situation and that we would be running some checklists & then returning to our gate. Accomplished QRH ENG 2 FAIL checklist & contacted Maintenance. Confirmed no other actions were required at that time. Informed Ground we would not need Fire & Emergency and ready to return to gate; instructed to taxi via 3. Ramp cleared us through Spot X and to the gate. Once back at the gate we communicated with Dispatch. Maintenance met us at the gate; Captain made appropriate MEL entry. After communicating with Maintenance and Dispatch we deplaned.
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