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Incident: Delta DC95 at Atlanta on Aug 6th 2011, rejected takeoff due to uncontained engine failure
By Simon Hradecky, created Thursday, Aug 11th 2011 08:23Z, last updated Thursday, Aug 11th 2011 08:23Z
A Delta Airlines Douglas DC-9-50, registration N676MC performing flight DL-2272 from Atlanta,GA to Pittsburgh,PA (USA),
was accelerating through about 80 knots for takeoff from Atlanta when the right hand engine (JT8D) emitted a loud bang and the aircraft shuddered.
The crew rejected takeoff, the airplane slowed safely and came to a stop on the runway, however was disabled due to the brakes locking up.
The passengers deplaned and were bussed to the terminal.
The NTSB reported the right hand engine had suffered an uncontained failure.
The #2 engine cowling was found penetrated and three small holes were found in the engine causing.
An impact scar was found on the outer pane of a cabin window on the right hand side forward of the engine.
One fan blade was found separated below the platform.