The ATSB will investigate an engine failure on take-off incident involving a Regional Express Saab 340 aircraft at Adelaide this morning.
As reported to the ATSB, during the aircraft’s take-off roll for a scheduled flight to Broken Hill, the crew observed engine warnings for the left engine and aborted the take-off. During the aborted take-off procedure, the engine failed.
The aircraft subsequently vacated the runway and passengers and crew were able to disembark without further incident.
As part of the investigation ATSB investigators will review recorded flight data, interview the flight crew and other involved parties, and gather aircraft maintenance and other relevant records and documentation.
The ATSB asks anyone with video footage of the incident to make contact via the witness form on our website: atsb.gov.au/witness at their earliest opportunity.