Delta B738 at Los Angeles on Jul 9th 2018, engine failure distributes shrapnel on runway

Last Update: July 10, 2018 / 21:53:45 GMT/Zulu time

Bookmark this article
Incident Facts

Date of incident
Jul 9, 2018

Classification
Incident

Cause
Engine failure

Airline
Delta Airlines

Flight number
DL-1157

Departure
Los Angeles, United States

Destination
Kansas City, United States

Aircraft Registration
N399DA

Aircraft Type
Boeing 737-800

ICAO Type Designator
B738

A Delta Airlines Boeing 737-800, registration N399DA performing flight DL-1157 from Los Angeles,CA to Kansas City,MO (USA), was accelerating the engines for departure from Los Angeles' runway 24L when the left hand engine (CFM56) failed and distributed shrapnel on the runway, tower reported flames from the engine and dispatched emergency services. The crew rejected takeoff and stopped the aircraft on the runway. The aircraft was towed to the apron.

The FAA reported the occurrence actually twice, stating first the aircraft suffered an engine failure during departure roll, in the second entry stated: "DURING ENGINE SPOOL UP FOR DEPARTURE LEFT ENGINE SHRAPNEL ON THE RUNWAY, AIRCRAFT TOWED TO THE GATE "

A replacement Boeing 737-800 registration N378DA reached Kansas City with a delay of 2.5 hours.
Aircraft Registration Data
Registration mark
N399DA
Country of Registration
United States
Date of Registration
Clcppnjmebqi fhAg Subscribe to unlock
Manufacturer
BOEING
Aircraft Model / Type
737-832
Number of Seats
Hqf Subscribe to unlock
ICAO Aircraft Type
B738
Year of Manufacture
Edbj Subscribe to unlock
Serial Number
K ecl Subscribe to unlock
Aircraft Address / Mode S Code (HEX)
Ckli f Subscribe to unlock
Engine Count
J Subscribe to unlock
Engine Manufacturer
Bpekbpgdj Subscribe to unlock
Engine Model
Kgpkngkgqkpg Subscribe to unlock
Engine Type
Ieecicglf Subscribe to unlock
Main Owner
jhhhek q mjk mi jkbfnkAlfAmlnfehpjfjkbc nnbbeckklhgldmecfjflncqinmibmjhcqkhciibnqfijigbAqlAj hfgbcnmpegingngin Subscribe to unlock
Incident Facts

Date of incident
Jul 9, 2018

Classification
Incident

Cause
Engine failure

Airline
Delta Airlines

Flight number
DL-1157

Departure
Los Angeles, United States

Destination
Kansas City, United States

Aircraft Registration
N399DA

Aircraft Type
Boeing 737-800

ICAO Type Designator
B738

This article is published under license from Avherald.com. © of text by Avherald.com.
Article source

You can read 2 more free articles without a subscription.

Subscribe now and continue reading without any limits!

Subscribe now
Are you a subscriber? Login
Subscribe

Read unlimited articles and receive our daily update briefing. Gain better insights into what is happening in commercial aviation safety.

Compare our plans

Send tip

Support AeroInside by sending a small tip amount.

Send tip

Related articles

Newest articles

Subscribe today

Are you researching aviation incidents? Get access to AeroInside Insights, unlimited read access and receive the daily newsletter.

Pick your plan and subscribe

Partner

ELITE Logo

ELITE Simulation Solutions is a leading global provider of Flight Simulation Training Devices, IFR training software as well as flight controls and related services. Find out more.

SafetyScan Pro

SafetyScan Pro provides streamlined access to thousands of aviation accident reports. Tailored for your safety management efforts. Book your demo today

AeroInside Blog
Popular aircraft
Airbus A320
Boeing 737-800
Boeing 737-800 MAX
Popular airlines
American Airlines
United
Delta
Air Canada
Lufthansa
British Airways