Investigation number
199502213
Occurrence date
State
Tasmania
Report release date
Report status
Final
Investigation type
Occurrence Investigation
Investigation status
Completed
Occurrence class
Incident
Soon after takeoff the aircraft was observed to drift to the right of the runway centreline and disappear into cloud. Subsequently the pilot broadcast a PAN call advising that the right engine had failed. The aircraft was vectored for a return to the airfield where a single engine landing was accomplished. Maintenance checks disclosed that the engine was slow to accelerate and, that at 90% N2, the compressor stalled. A fuel control unit change and rigging check did not clear the problem; therefore the engine was changed. The engine has been placed into long term storage consequently the cause of the problem has yet to be established. A major defect report has been submitted to the Civil Aviation Safety Authority.
Aircraft Details
Manufacturer
Fokker B.V.
Model
F28 MK 3000
Registration
VH-EWG
Sector
Jet
Departure point
Launceston TAS
Destination
Melbourne VIC
Damage
Nil