MD-11
Flight Crew Instrument; Flight Crew Air Transport Pilot (ATP); Flight Crew Multiengine
Aircraft Equipment Problem Critical
Aircraft Aircraft Damaged
Aircraft
FO's (First Officer's) leg; takeoff and initial climb heavy weight was normal with autopilot on and FMS climb in prof up to initial altitude of FL180. Approaching FL220; climbing; a loud thump was heard; aircraft decelerated; RPM on number 2 immediately rolled back and EGT turned red rapidly through 600 degrees. FO immediately leveled off and crew ran ENG FIRE SEVERE DAMAGE checklist. Just prior to shutdown EGT was at 640 and climbing. The EGT continued climbing to 670 until Fire Agent fired during the checklist. Captain [notified ATC] and crew worked together to coordinate return to ZZZ; dump down and avoid very heavy overweight landing. After severe damage checklist completed; the engine shut down and EGT below Hi temp; no vibration or other indications of fire or severe damage so we elected to continue dump and return to an auto land on the longest active runway. Dumped 107;000 pounds of fuel; coordinated with ATC; prepared the flight deck for auto land; rollout and possible ground evac if required (Door 1L MEL inop). Captain flew return and auto land to a full stop Runway XXR ZZZZ and cleared the runway. We asked Fire Chief to inspect for external damage or parts missing so as to not FOD the runway or taxiways. Fire Chief reported no damage and we taxied back to the gate uneventful. Severe damage was observed by Maintenance in melted metal in exhaust cone. Fuel dump checklist complied with and landing weight was written up as overweight at 483.4. FO and RFO (Relief Officer) were instrumental in crew coordination and safe return to ZZZZ. Their professionalism and outstanding airmanship allowed for a smooth turn back and landing. Cause: Unknown #2 engine severe damage in climb.
MD-11 Captain reported executing an uneventful emergency air return due to number 2 engine failure during climb.