Incident Overview
Date: Monday 5 October 1998
Aircraft Type: Boeing 747SP-44
Owner/operator: Linhas Areas de Moambique – LAM, lsf South African Airways
Registration Number: ZS-SPF
Location: Maputo International Airport (MPM) –
ÿ Mozambique
Phase of Flight: Initial climb
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 66
Component Affected: No. 3 EngineNo. 3 Engine
Category: Accident
A no. 3 engine on a flight experienced an uncontained failure shortly after takeoff, resulting in damage to the no. 4 engine and wing. A fire occurred, which was quickly extinguished but couldn’t be fully controlled. An emergency landing was initiated.A no. 3 engine on a flight experienced an uncontained failure shortly after takeoff, resulting in damage to the no. 4 engine and wing. A fire occurred, which was quickly extinguished but couldn’t be fully controlled. An emergency landing was initiated.
Description
Shortly after takeoff the no. 3 engine suffered an uncontained failure. Flying debris caused damage to the no. 4 engine and the wing. A fire erupted, but couldn’t be extinguished immediately. An emergency landing was carried out.
Primary Cause
Uncontained engine failure of the no. 3 engine.Uncontained engine failure of the no. 3 engine.Share on:
