MD-82
Flight Crew Air Transport Pilot (ATP)
Aircraft Equipment Problem Critical
Flight Crew Rejected Takeoff; Flight Crew Returned To Gate; General Maintenance Action
Aircraft
During takeoff; the left engine failed at approximately 120 KTS. Aborted; Left engine reached 800 degrees. [We] called for the emergency equipment. After inspection from the fire department; returned to gate with no other issues.
MD82 Captain experiences engine failure at 120 KTS during takeoff followed by RTO.