Incident Overview
Date: Saturday 20 March 1993
Aircraft Type: Boeing 747-230B (M)
Owner/operator: Lufthansa
Registration Number: D-ABZA
Location: Frankfurt International Airport (FRA) –
ÿ Germany
Phase of Flight: Take off
Status: Substantial, repaired
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 3
Component Affected: Second Engine FanSecond Engine Fan
Category: Accident
A bird strike on the second engine caused significant fan damage during takeoff, resulting in a rapid loss of altitude and control. The aircraft overran significantly.A bird strike on the second engine caused significant fan damage during takeoff, resulting in a rapid loss of altitude and control. The aircraft overran significantly.
Description
During take-off, the no.2 engine suffered fan damage caused by a bird strike and failed some 30 kt above V1. Take-off was aborted and the aircraft overran by 450 m.
Primary Cause
Bird strike on the second engine.Bird strike on the second engine.Share on:
