A Swiss Avro RJ-100, registration HB-IYT performing flight LX-2808 from Zurich to Geneva (Switzerland), was accelerating for takeoff from Zurich’s runway 28 when tower reported sparks from the left hand side of the aircraft, emergency services were already alerted. The crew rejected takeoff about 50 knots over ground and stopped the aircraft, tower stated the sparking definitely came from one of the left hand engines, the crew thanked for the information. The aircraft returned to the apron.
A replacement Avro RJ-100 registration HB-IXO reached Geneva with a delay of 2:20 hours.
The occurrence aircraft is still on the ground 67 hours (nearly 3 days) after rejecting takeoff.
On Mar 21st 2016 Switzerland’s SUST reported the crew rejected takeoff after received an engine fire warning from the right hand engine. At the same time sparks were seen flying off the engine. The engine fire suppression was activated. After checks by the emergency service the aircraft taxied back to the apron, where passengers disembarked normally. The occurrence was rated a serious incident and is being investigated by SUST.
The Aviation Herald
Swiss International Air Lines RJ100 has sparking engine
