During the acceleration for take-off at approx. 95 kt, a high pressure turbine (HPT) disk of the RH ...

Responsible entity

France - BEA

Investigation progression In progress

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During the acceleration for take-off at approx. 95 kt, a high pressure turbine (HPT) disk of the RH engine desintegrated, which resulted in heavy impacts damage, fuel leaks and a fire. The crew carried out an acceleration - stop procedure.

Final report (EN) (1982/03/17)

General information
Local date	17/03/1982
Responsible entity	France - BEA
State or area of occurrence	Yemen
Location	Sana'a
Human consequences
Aircraft consequences
Occurrence class
Occurence category
File number	BEA f-gk820317

Flight Information
Manufacturer / Model
Aircraft category	Fixed wing - Aeroplane
Operator
Aircraft Registration	F-BVGK
State of registry	Yemen
Last departure point
Planned destination
Flight phase
Serial number
Operator Type AG
Operation Type	Public transport

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