Incident Overview
Date: Friday 29 May 1998
Aircraft Type: Boeing 737-5Y0
Owner/operator: Jet Airways
Registration Number: VT-JAL
Location: Mumbai-Sahar International Airport (BOM) –
ÿ India
Phase of Flight: Take off
Status: Substantial
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants:
Component Affected: No. 2 engineNo. 2 engine
Category: Accident
An engine failure during takeoff resulted in a runway excursion and subsequent ground impact. The nose landing gear collapsed, and the engine struck the ground.An engine failure during takeoff resulted in a runway excursion and subsequent ground impact. The nose landing gear collapsed, and the engine struck the ground.
Description
During takeoff No. 2 engine did not accelerate beyond 60 percent. Aircraft yawed right and departed the right side of the runway. The nose landing gear collapsed and the No.2 engine hit the ground. There were no reported injuries, and passengers exited via stairs.
Primary Cause
Engine failure during takeoff.Engine failure during takeoff.Share on:
