You can contribute by submitting additional or updated information.
| Date: | Saturday 16 January 1999 |
| Time: | 02:17 |
| Type: |  Boeing 727-232 Adv |
| Owner/operator: | Continental Air Lines |
| Registration: | N10791 |
| MSN: | 20645/961 |
| Year of manufacture: | 1973 |
| Engine model: | P&W JT8D-15 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 62 |
| Other fatalities: | 0 |
| Aircraft damage: | Minor, repaired |
| Category: | Incident |
| Location: | near Las Vegas, NV -
 United States of America
|
| Phase: | Take off |
| Nature: | Passenger - Scheduled |
| Departure airport: | Las Vegas-McCarran International Airport, NV (LAS/KLAS) |
| Confidence Rating: |  Information verified through data from accident investigation authorities |
Engine number three failed on climb-out. Constant vibration, over temp, engine shut down in flight. Aircraft returned to LAS. engine and damaged cowling replaced and aircraft returned to service.
Teardown findings revealed c12 stator migration as the primary cause of engine failure.
Sources:
ICAO
FAA SDR CALA9900024
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 16-Sep-2024 14:07 | ASN | Added |
| 16-Sep-2024 14:34 | ASN | Updated [Location, Departure airport, Source, Narrative, ] |
Corrections or additions? ... Edit this accident description
The Aviation Safety Network is an exclusive service provided by:
Quick Links:
| ASN Home | Send Correction / Feedback |
| FSF Home | Disclaimer | Copyright |
| Contact Us | Privacy Policy |
| Press / Media |
CONNECT WITH US:
©2025 Flight Safety Foundation