MD-80 Series (DC-9-80) Undifferentiated or Other Model
Flight Crew Air Transport Pilot (ATP)
Aircraft Equipment Problem Less Severe
Aircraft Aircraft Damaged; Flight Crew Returned To Departure Airport; General Declared Emergency; General Flight Cancelled / Delayed; General Maintenance Action
Aircraft
I was the pilot monitoring and passing through approximately 12;000 feet we got a right oil strainer clogging annunciator light. Upon checking the engine parameters; the oil pressure was reading high. Shortly thereafter; the oil quantity rapidly decreased to zero. About a minute later; the right engine began vibrating and immediately shut down by itself. There was no indication of fire.I declared an emergency with ATC and requested a return to ZZZ. I accomplished the QRH and we got the engine secured and prepared for the landing. The landing was uneventful and after clearing the runway; I had the fire chief inspect the right engine to see if there was any smoke or fire. He indicated that there was oil all over the cowling but no indication of smoke or fire. I elected to taxi back to the gate to deplane the passengers. I notified dispatch; and all applicable parties.
An MD-80 flight crew experienced an engine failure during climbout at about 12;000 feet and elected to return to the departure airport. The return was uneventful; and the passengers were deplaned at the gate.