Description

On 7 June 2016, a GE90-115B-engined Boeing 777-300 (S2-AFP) being operated by Biman Bangladesh Airlines on a scheduled international passenger flight from Dhaka to Dammam as BG-049 made a high speed rejected takeoff in normal daylight when an ENGINE FAIL R warning was annunciated. The extent of external engine damage to the rear part of the low pressure turbine section was not appreciated until after the aircraft had returned to the terminal, and the runway was not closed for inspection and debris clearance until 12 more aircraft had used it.

Investigation

An Investigation was carried out by the Bangladesh Aircraft Accident Investigation Group (AAIG). Relevant recorded flight data was available from the FDR and the CVR. It was noted that the 60 year-old Captain had a total of 23,512 hours flying experience of which 3,637 hours were on type and the 38 year-old First Officer had a total of 6,951 hours flying experience of which 1,869 hours were on type.