25 October 2013

US Airways flight US-723, Boeing 757-200 registration N935UW from Dublin to Philadelphia it was en route at cruising altitude and over atlantic ocean(near to Canada) when the crew reported the loss of right engine and declared an emergency.Airplane directed to Goose Bay airport for a safe landing

 

On 1 November 2013 the Canadian TSB reported that N935UW while in cruise, the crew observed the right engine oil quantity begin to slowly decrease. About 270 nm NE of Goose Bay, NL (CYYR), when the oil quantity reached 2 quarts, the crew followed the quick reference handbook procedures and carried out a precautionary shut down of the right engine. The crew declared an emergency with ATC and requested a diversion to CYYR where the flight landed without further incident. Maintenance discovered a crack in the oil return line to the gearbox. The line was replaced and all required inspections were completed. The aircraft was returned to service.

 

N935UW

© Arek Sieracki

 

First Flight:02-03-1994

Age:19.7 years

Engines:2x RR RB211-535E4

 

 

Source

Canadian TSB