CP 2473
FAIRCHILD Metro 23
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On May 10, 2008, a Fairchild Metro 23, powered by Honeywell TPE331-11U-612G engines, operated by Amaszonas experienced a No. 2 engine uncontained stage 1 turbine disk burst during start to taxi from La Paz Bolivia. Uncontained parts hit and broke engine cowling, engine strut support, oil pipes, electrical. No injuries were reported. The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the government of Bolivia. Further information pertaining to this accident may be obtained from: Ministerio de Desarrollo Económico Subsecretaría de Aeronáutica Civil Palacio de Comunicaciones Av. Mcal. Santa Cruz No. 1278 4° Piso La Paz Bolivia Tel.: (591) 2 374142 E-mail: mtctran@wara.bolnet.bo Fax: (591) 2 371314 AFTN: SLLPYAYX Cable: AEROCIVIL La Paz This report is for informational purposes only and contains only information obtained for, or released by, the Government of Bolivia
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