SHAMROCK 156 Birdstrike and Uncontained Engine Failure, Dublin Airport, 7th December 1985

Relive the events of 7th December 1985 when Shamrock 156, an Aer Lingus Boeing 737-200, encountered a flock of black-headed gulls and suffered an uncontained engine failure on rotation off Runway 35 at Dublin Airport.To mark the 40th anniversary of this event, Captain Mick Dalton, recalls the event, details the damage to the engine and the aircraft handling and takes us through his decision-making process.Mick also takes a look back over his pathway to and through a career in aviation.0:01 Introduction2:15 Mick Dalton introduction8:59 Overview of accident report & damage to the aircraft10:26 Pictures of engine damage11:04 Diagram of fanblade failure11:25 Pictures of engine damage12:45 Mick's recollection of the event and decision-making process32:31 Recollection of the event from inside the passenger compartment by Gay Byrne37:16 Conclusion#aerlingus #dublinairport #birdstrike #boeing737 #enginefailure #rte Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.