On one occasion an airline in Oz had a engine failure following take off and the crew had to close the flaps on the good engine to reduce drag and be able to remain airborne for a quick circuit and landing. Cooked the engine, but it did the job of which it was asked.
Megan,
Never heard of that one. Are you certain it was a Convair? Would be most interested in reading the incident report. Any idea of date, year, airport? I thought you only "cooked" turbine powered engines - not piston types!