B747-400
Flight Crew Last 90 Days 200; Flight Crew Total 5500; Flight Crew Type 1000
ATC Issue All Types; Aircraft Equipment Problem Critical; Deviation - Track / Heading All Types; Deviation / Discrepancy - Procedural Clearance; Deviation / Discrepancy - Procedural Published Material / Policy
Flight Crew Returned To Departure Airport; Flight Crew Inflight Shutdown
Aircraft; Human Factors; Company Policy
On takeoff passing approximately 1;000 AGL and still in takeoff configuration; we experienced a compressor stall and failure of the Number 1 engine. After maintaining control of the aircraft and assessing the situation; we started a left turn in accordance with the Special Engine out Procedure for Runway 7R. As pilot not flying; I notified the Controller or our heading change and intentions. The Controller vehemently advised that this was not a safe course of action as it would put us in the path of arrival traffic. Since we were already past the Special Engine Failure procedure turnpoint; visual with the terrain; and climbing away; we decided to comply with the Controller's instructions instead of continuing on the procedure. The Controller was very aware of the terrain and we also monitored it on our PFD display; but it was no factor. We were handed off to Departure and then Radar; and coordinated fuel dumping for a return to or departure airport. It took about 50 minutes to complete the fuel dump and prepare for our return which ended with an uneventful full stop landing. I want to note that the controllers at every facility we coordinated with were extremely professional and helpful. I don't think we could have expected better service.
Autopilot was engaged at 250 FT AGL to comply with the RNP 1 SID. At approximately 800-1;000 FT AGL; we experienced a compressor stall and subsequent failure of Number 1 Engine. The autopilot disconnected due to the yaw and roll associated with the engine failure. I took manual control and proceeded to turn to heading 050 as per our company special engine out procedure.
A B747-400 flight crew dumped fuel and returned to their departure airport after experiencing compressor stalls and eventual failure of the number one engine.