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7 October 2013

US Airways flight US-723 , Boeing 757-200 registration N938UW from Dublin to Philadelphia it was en route at FL360 over Canada and near Gander when the crew reported the loss of engine number 2.The crew declared an emergency and landed safely at Gander airport half hour after they declared the emergency

 

On 28 November 2013 the Canadian TSB reported that the US Airways Boeing 757 aircraft (USA registration N938UW) was enroute from Dublin (EIDW) to Philadelphia International (KPHL). While in cruise flight, approximately 225 NM NE of Gander, the crew noted a roll back of the number two engine, a Rolls Royce Model RB-211 and a subsequent power loss. Crew control of the engine power was unable to be restored. The crew declared an emergency and requested diversion to Gander where the aircraft landed without incident. Maintenance replaced the right engine fuel flow governor (FFG) and electronic engine control (EEC), and the aircraft returned to service.

 

N938UW


© Kees Marijs

 

First flight:17-10-1994

Age:19 years

Engines:2x RR RB211-535E4

 

Gander airport

gander

 

Source

Canadian TSB

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