Delta Suffers Fourth 727 Engine Failure In A Year

Delta, which suffered three engine failures on its 727 fleet since last January, lost another JT8D-15A to an uncontained failure Monday after takeoff from New Orleans. The failure is believed to be the third involving the turbine area, and all three occurred during takeoff or climbout. The latest...

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