A B777's right engine failed with a loud bang and almost immediate engine failure indications at 11;000' after takeoff. An emergency was declared; the QRH procedures completed and the aircraft returned to the departure airport.
Synopsis
A B777's right engine failed with a loud bang and almost immediate engine failure indications at 11;000' after takeoff. An emergency was declared; the QRH procedures completed and the aircraft returned to the departure airport.
Narrative
Normal takeoff climbing thru approx 11;000 FT heard (and felt) a loud bang followed by right engine instruments rapidly decreasing to zero. Captain immediately exclaimed 'Engine Failure'. Then Captain said 'I've got the airplane and the radios; you run the checklist.' The right engine instruments were at or near zero. The Relief Pilot and I ran the QRH checklist followed by the Engine/Severe Damage checklist. The cabin call continued to chime with questions and inputs from the cabin crew. At least one passenger was said to have seen flames coming from the right engine. Captain was occupied with radio communication and flying the aircraft on autopilot. At this point the right engine was secured and we discussed fuel jettison so as not to land overweight. This checklist was completed as well as FMC work to set up for an approach to return to land. Cabin communication was frequent with a reassurance that the cabin was prepped for a 'cabin advisory'. A single engine flaps 20 landing was completed uneventfully. We all commented that It felt like a PC (simulation).
Second reporter narrative
A loud bang was heard in the cockpit and within a few seconds the N2 went to zero. The 2 First Officer's initiated the QRH procedure. I; as the pilot flying and Captain; flew the plane and took over ATC communications. I declared an emergency; descended to 10;000 FT. and turned to a 060 heading. The Relief Pilot notified the Flight Attendants and issued a cabin advisory. After securing the engine per Flight Manual procedure we went thru the fuel dumping procedure. We dumped down to 475;000 LBS gross weight and landed approximately 12;000 LBS overweight. A normal 1 engine ILS with 20 flaps was made to a normal; soft landing. Autobrakes level 3 were used to stop the plane. After exiting the runway emergency equipment inspected the plane for damage and fire. All was normal; so we taxied to the gate using our left engine.
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