B737 flight crew reported engine failure and airframe vibrations during climb. Flight crew returned to departure airport and performed a single-engine landing.
Synopsis
B737 flight crew reported engine failure and airframe vibrations during climb. Flight crew returned to departure airport and performed a single-engine landing.
Narrative
Right engine failure with associate airframe vibrations and engine overheat conditions during climb while passing about 10000'/250KIAS at normal climb power. [Requested priority handling] with ATC and completed flight manual procedures followed a mostly uneventful overweight single engine landing at ZZZ on Runway XXL. Aircraft was stopped on the runway and immediately visually inspected by ZZZ Fire Fighting. After verifying no externally visual issues the aircraft was taxied to the gate for normal shutdown and passenger deplaning. FO was PF and did a superb job. ATC used a single frequency for approach; landing; Fire Fighting and Taxi which was a great help in reducing workload. It's important to note that the airframe vibrations noted above were very mild and the engine overheat indication was a mild EGT (Exhaust Gas Temperature) exceedance. Immediately after the engine was secured all abnormal engine indications and very mild airframe vibration ceased. Also; as the CA; I made the decision to make the FO the PF for the single engine landing not because he was the PF when the event happened; but because it was the best decision in this situation. I would have assumed PF duties if at any time I felt this particular FO was not up to the task; but he most definitely was up to the task in this situation. This allowed me to better monitor aircraft systems while completing all required checklist items and communicate the situation to all entities; both inside and outside the aircraft. We train this way at [our] Company and that training paid off.
Second reporter narrative
Right engine failure during climb around 10;000 feet. 250 knots indicated. Normal climb power. [Requested priority handling]. QRC/QRH procedures completed. Smooth successful single engine landing at ZZZ on RWY XXL.
More incidents for this aircraft family →
Source: NASA Aviation Safety Reporting System (public domain). Reports are voluntary submissions and are not verified by NASA.