BASIP - 363 (SIB)

Serious Incident (Engine # 1 Shutdown) - PIA Flight PK 4522, ATR 42-500 aircraft, Reg. No. AP-BHO at Skardu Airport on 15-09-2014

  • Type: serious incident
  • Status: FINAL INVESTIGATION REPORT
  • Operator: PIA
  • Flight no.: PK 4522
  • Registration number: AP-BHO
  • Type of aircraft: 42-500
  • Date of occurrence: 15-09-2014
  • Date of uploading: 19-05-2026
  • Location: Skardu Airport

The aircraft experienced a loud bang followed by Engine No.1 uncommanded shut down during climb out at approximately 14000 ft. The aircraft made a safe single engine landing at Skardu Airport. The most probable cause could be the accumulation of environmental contaminants through serviced 011 or formation of burnt oil residues m the Jets due to inadequate cooling prior to engine shut downs during service life of the engine. This led to the failure of bearing No. 2 of the engine after oil starvation due to blockage of its oil delivery jets.