by Hooperfly
After takeoff, while still climbing, popping sound and flames from the left (number 1) engine. RPM decreased and aircraft yawed. Cabin crew did PA, and aircraft landed safely in STN.
Anyone else hear anything?
My brother was on the aircraft, and called me for advice afterwards, as I am a professional airline pilot and TRE. He was concerned about whether to fly on the subsequent service. I think that an engine failure is an interesting and noteworthy event, and that we might all gain from knowledge about it, which is what I requested.
I had seen this post earlier in another forum section and felt that the answer to the first part would be a simple “yes” possibly followed by a note that the aircraft was taken out of service for an engine change.
end of story
I was surprised by the subsequent responses, with neither a “yes” or “no” to the first part and even more surprised by the movement of the post to the forums
Safety Section
Regardless of the cause of the initiating engine problem (typically an internal problem with the aerodynamics) the symptoms, surge/stall/popping/bangs followed by flame out the tailpipe, are quite common signals for an engine failure and of course a decrease in RPM and yawing are further signals that the engine is likely not suitable for further use without maintenance. The further signals of this in the cockpit are dancing gages (during the popping) followed by N1/N2 decrease and EGT increase. The operating manuals are quite typically quite clear about both the pilot’s recommended actions as well as the required maintenance follow up.
The report continues to sound routine and I can’t imagine that anybody would take the time to follow this up even on this forum.
cheers