2010-09 · NASA ASRS report 911656
A MD80's left engine turbine section failed during takeoff at about 140 KTS. The takeoff was rejected and the aircraft returned to the gate where a hot brake tire deflated.
Set thrust for standard power; 6 flaps; First Officer pilot flying; V1 145 KTS. Just prior to 140 KTS. Very loud bang and aircraft drifted left. No master caution or master warning lights illuminated. I aborted the aircraft by 140 KTS. First Officer immediately called for Crash and Rescue to escort and observe the aircraft. They never got the word; however an airport operations truck met us as we exited the runway at Taxiway E12 and observed no smoke or fire. The Operations truck followed us back to the gate. Passengers were deplaned at the gate and we waited for a replacement aircraft. Brakes temperatures rose to about 350 and after several minutes at the gate the left outboard main tire deflated. No damage noted. Upon inspection of the left engine the intake and first stage appeared normal; no damage to the engine cowl. The exhaust section had severe blade damage to all observable blades as well as engine pieces lying in the exhaust. Runway was closed for about 1.5 hours while crews picked up engine pieces. No injury. Number 4 Flight Attendant had a sore neck and headache along with vomiting after aircraft was deplaned. Paramedics were called to check her. She was replaced and she deadheaded to her base.
During takeoff roll shortly before V1 heard and felt loud bang with subsequent yaw to left. Left engine had failed. Captain initiated abort at about 140 KTS. During abort called Tower to inform them of abort and to send out Crash Fire Rescue equipment. Taxied back to gate without incident.
Source: NASA Aviation Safety Reporting System (public domain). Reports are voluntary submissions and are not verified by NASA.
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