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On May 6, 2015 at about 1215 coordinated universal time, a Boeing 727-200F, operated by Líneas Aéreas Suramericanas experienced an uncontained No.1 engine failure shortly after takeoff from El Dorado International Airport (SKBO), Bogotá, Colombia. The airplane was equipped with two Pratt & Whitney JT8D-17 engines. The flight was a scheduled cargo flight from BOG to Quito/Mariscal Sucre International Airport (SEQM), Quito, Ecuador.

During a visual inspection of the engine after landing, extensive damage to the low pressure turbine was observed. Minor injuries from falling engine debris were reported by several people in the urban area below the flight path and additional building damage was also reported.

The investigation is being conducted by the Grupo de Investigación de Accidentes Aéreos (GRIAA) of Colombia. The NTSB has appointed an accredited representative to assist the GRIAA's investigation as the state of design of the airplane powerplants.

All inquiries concerning this investigation should be directed to:

Grupo Investigación de Accidentes

Unidad Administrativa Especial de Aeronáutica Civil

Aeropuerto Internacional

Eldorado Avenida 26 No. 103 -23

Edificio CEA Oficina 204

Bogotá, D.C.

Colombia

Tel.: (57) 1 296-2138 / 2013

Tel.: (57) 1 296-2138 / 2013

(57) 317 517-1162 (mobile 24 hrs)

(57) 317 517-1087 (mobile 24 hrs)

E-mail: investigación.accide@aerocivil.gov.co

Website:http://www.aerocivil.gov.co