Originally Posted by
WHBM
Also an Eastern L1011 had an engine go u/s at Mexico City, so they prepared for a 2-engine ferry back to Miami base. Mexico City of course at 6,000ft altitude. On liftoff a second engine failed, crew just managed to get it back. TWO replacement engines then shipped down to Mexico on a Hercules !
During my time at EAL, I hear that story a couple of times.