The fatigue fracture and separation of the high pressure turbine forward rotating air seal due to a manufacturing defect in a bolt hole that was not detected by the engine manufacturer due to inadequate and ineffective inspection techniques. Contributing to the accident was the engine manufacturers failure to provide adequate hole making requirements at the time the forward rotating air seal was manufactured and the engine manufacturers failure at the time of last inspection to require eddy current inspections for the high pressure turbine forward rotating air seal bolt holes.
N17356
2024 BOEING 737-8
Fixed wing multi engine · Turbo-fan · Standard
1 NTSB record
for this tail number, including substantial damage. See the full record below.
Registration
Airframe
Powerplant
Live Flight Status
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Transponder & Tracking
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Ownership History: 2 prior registrations
| Registrant | Location | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|
| CANTON AVIATION CO | CANTON, OH | Apr 28, 1948 |
| CONTINENTAL AIRLINES INC | HOUSTON, TX | Mar 21, 2013 |
NTSB Accident & Incident Record
Sep 12, 1999
Accident
Substantial WEST PALM BEACH, FL
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 121
Probable Cause
NTSB MIA99FA252