American 870

[Missed Approach]

Coming into ORD today American 870 lost an engine on approach. They landed safely and the crew and controllers both did a great job. Anyone have more info?

 

[DrProc]

What kind of info are you looking for? Engine failed. Airplane landed. Everyone survived. Big deal.

 

[sstearns2]

You might have better luck on the majors board.

Cheers,
Scott

 

[Mike man]

Sounds like you have the info...engine failed, landed, all safe and everyone did a great job.

 

[say again]

Omg!!!!!!!

 

[Captain X]

Anyone have more info?

Initial investigation indicates an un-contained failure of the 8th-stage Fetzer valve.

Apparently, as a cost-cutting measure, the MX department used Prestone anti-freeze in lieu of Quaker State, canola oil instead of 3-in-1, and unauthorized, generic gauze pads on the ball bearings and all hell broke loose.

 

[Magic]

Maybe they need a refresher course

 

[bubbers44]

Sounds like he is just telling what he knows. Nobody knows any details. Lighten up.

 

[say again]

I thought CA Sully worked for USAir?

 

[bubbers44]

That is me in the back of that yellow P51 by the way with Steve Hinton up front on my avatar.

 

[FLYLOW22]

Did they find it?

The engine? Those things are darned expensive you know!

 

[wms]

Fortunately the FO wasn't flying. They're not trained for that sort of thing.

 

[Grinder10]

I thought CA Sully worked for USAir?

I wouldn't want to fly with him. He's too accident prone. :laugh:

 

[SuperFLUF]

Fortunately the FO wasn't flying. They're not trained for that sort of thing.

MY AIRPLANE!