LET L-410 UVP-E Turbolet, OK-ASA, 5 November 2012

• From: Air Accidents Investigation Branch
• Published: 10 December 2014

• Category: Commercial - fixed wing
• Report type: Bulletin - Field investigation
• Date of occurrence: 5 November 2012
• Aircraft type: LET L-410 UVP-E Turbolet
• Location: Isle of Man (Ronaldsway) Airport
• Registration: OK-ASA

LET L-410 UVP-E Turbolet, OK-ASA

Summary:

The aircraft was just airborne from Runway 26 at Isle of Man Airport when there was a sudden, very loud noise. Suspecting an engine failure, the commander closed the throttles and landed ahead on the remaining runway. Examination after the incident revealed that the left engine had sustained damage to the gas generator and power turbine stages, caused by a broken balance plug released from the centrifugal compressor disc.

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Published 10 December 2014