Continental Airlines, Inc., McDonnell Douglas DC-10, N68041, on a crew training flight, departed from Tucson International Airport, Tucson, Arizona, at 1152 mountain standard time, on May 2, 1972. There were nine personnel on board. Approximately 1 hour after takeoff, while in a holding pattern, the No. 2 engine low-pressure turbine assembly, turbine rear frame, and reverser assembly separated from the aircraft. The crew conducted a standard in-flight engine shutdown procedure and landed the aircraft at Tucson International Airport without further incident. There were no injuries. The National Transportation Safety Board determines that the probable cause of this incident was the failure of a stiffener ring on the pressure tube located within the high-pressure turbine shaft of No. 2 engine. Two recommendations have been made to the Federal Aviation Administration. (Author)
Aircraft Incident Report. Continental Airlines, Inc. McDonnell Douglas DC-10, N68041, Tucson, Arizona, May 2, 1972
1972
14 pages
Report
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English
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