Engine failure during approach
Cargojet Airways Limited
Boeing 767-328, C-FMIJ
Jorge Chávez International Airport (SPJC), Lima, Peru
The occurrence
On 25 June 2026, a Cargojet Airways Ltd. Boeing 767-328 aircraft departed Miami International Airport, United States, bound for Jorge Chávez International Airport, Peru. The aircraft’s right-hand fuel totalizer was inoperative, requiring the fuel on board to be verified after refuelling using the underwing fuel measuring sticks per the applicable Minimum Equipment List procedure.
At approximately 15 nautical miles from landing, the flight crew received a series of messages via the aircraft's crew alerting system relating to the right and left fuel pumps. Shortly afterwards, the right engine failed. The approach continued, resulting in an uneventful single-engine landing, and the aircraft taxied to the assigned parking location. Air traffic control was not informed of the engine failure, and the crew did not declare an emergency.
During post-flight maintenance, it was found that the right main fuel tank was empty. The aircraft was refuelled, and engine runs were carried out before it was returned to operation. The TSB is investigating.
Investigation information
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Class of investigation
This is a class 3 investigation. These investigations analyze a small number of safety issues, and may result in recommendations. Class 3 investigations are generally completed within 450 days. For more information, see the Policy on Occurrence Classification.
TSB investigation process
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- Field phase: a team of investigators examines the occurrence site and wreckage, interviews witnesses and collects pertinent information.
- Examination and analysis phase: the TSB reviews pertinent records, tests components of the wreckage in the lab, determines the sequence of events and identifies safety deficiencies. When safety deficiencies are suspected or confirmed, the TSB advises the appropriate authority without waiting until publication of the final report.
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