MD-83
Flight Crew Air Transport Pilot (ATP)
Aircraft Equipment Problem Critical
Flight Crew Landed in Emergency Condition; Flight Crew Inflight Shutdown; General Declared Emergency
Aircraft; Procedure
Aircraft departed and made a left downwind departure. Climbing though approximately 5;000-6;000 feet a loud bang/pop was heard from the aft of the aircraft followed by a slight yaw to the right. The right engine gauges showed the right engine spooling down with an EGT of 800 C. Captain made a 90 degree left turn back parallel to the airport and declared an emergency with ATC and called for First Officer to run to Engine Failure Checklist. Captain made a series of 180 degree S- turns across the localizer to lose altitude while maintaining VMC conditions; as that there were several T-storms to the west-north. Captain advised the flight attendants of the engine failure; that we were returning; and would be on the ground in approximately 5 minutes. A PA was then made to the passengers advising them of an engine malfunction and that we would be returning. With the Engine Failure Checklist and Single Engine Checklist complete the aircraft was turned onto the ILS approximately 5 miles from the runway. Landing was made with Flaps 28; at 144;000 lbs with a normal touchdown and MED auto brakes. Aircraft was stopped on the runway with approximately 2;000 feet of runway remaining. Captain made a PA for the passengers to remain seated with their seatbelts fastened. Once CFR inspected the aircraft and gave the all clear; the aircraft was taxied to the gate and the passengers were deplaned via the normal jet bridge with no injuries reported. After the passengers were deplaned the aircraft was taxied to the southwest corner of the parking pad. Discontinue the MTO [Max Takeoff Thrust] program. Both engines on this aircraft were placed on the MTO program after over temping on T/O during the prior departure. The failed engine having reached 612 degrees for 90 seconds. No inspection was made by Maintenance before this aircraft was placarded and released back into service. Perhaps had an inspection been required prior to releasing this aircraft this whole incident could have been avoided.
MD80 Captain experiences an engine failure at 5;000 feet on departure. The engine is shut down and the flight returns safely to the departure airport. Both engines had exceeded EGT limits on the previous departure and had been allowed to continue without any inspection required.