Aviation Accident Summary LAX84IA461

SANTA ANA, CA, USA

Aircraft #1

N302RC

McDonnell Douglas DC-9-82

Analysis

JUST AFTER TAKEOFF THE LEFT ENGINE FAILED DUE TO A FATIGUE FAILURE OF THE 7 TH STAGE REAR COMPRESSION STATOR ASSEMBLY SEVERAL HOMES UNDER THE FLIGH PATH SUSTAINED FIRE & DEBRIS DAMAGE WHEN ENGINE PARTS DEPARTED THE ACFT. THE ACFT RETURNEDTO THE AIRPORT AND LANDED WITHOUT FURTHER INCIDENT.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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