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Old 29th Nov 2003, 16:58
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gas path

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6+ hours into the CRZ a very big bang followed by heavy vibration and the engine ran down. The aircraft diverted to FOR/SBFZ.
The inlet guide vanes very heavily damaged but not sure if thats the cause or effect, lots of loose material under the cowls and I believe damage to the horizontal stab from departing material.
Edited to state engine type before someone asks......... GE90-90b

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