ENG11RA030
On March 5,2011, the crew of an Emirates Airlines , Fligth 132, a B777-200ER (A6-EMH) reported a load bang on take off from DME upon landing at DXB.
Following the bang a number of Status Messages were annunciated, these messages occurred over a 16 minute time as per the Boeing AHM Data, They were:
THRUST ASYM COMP
ENG EEC C1 R
ENG EEC MODE R
ENG R EPR BLANKING
TURB OVHT SNSR ENG R
Further messages occurred on March 6, 2011 at 0202, as per Boeing AHM Data, They were:
FIRE LOOP 1 ENG R
OVERHEAT CIRCUIT R1
On walk around inspection, found a large section of the INBD Fan Duct
and Thrust Reverser (IPC 78-31-01-05, Item 001) missing, missing material stemmed from the trailing edge at the 9 o'clock position, FWD approximately 5 ft at max dimension and tapering down to approx 2 feet at the 12 and 6 o'clock position, total of between 30 and 40 square feet approx.
It was also observed that the primary exhaust nozzle (IPC 78-11-14-01, Item 35), outer skin, had detached completely and that the inner skin was holed in several locations at the 12 to 1 o'clock position.
The #12 Main wheel was observed to have a large cut to the sideway (approx 14"). No other damage was immediately visible.
Informed by DME station that items believed to be part or all of primary exhaust nozzle were recovered from within the airport perimeter. Investigation is ongoing, TR cowls not yet opened. Inspection of aircraft for secondary damage still to be carried out. Photographs have been take by MLMS EK ENG Line Maint/Group Safety and Quality.
The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) of the United Arab Emirates. Further information pertaining to this accident may be obtained from:
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