Martinair MD11 at Aguadilla on Aug 30th 2013, rejected takeoff due to uncontained engine failure

A Martinair McDonnell Douglas MD-11, registration PH-MCW performing freight flight MP-1156 from Aguadilla (Puerto Rico) to London Stansted,EN (UK), was accelerating for takeoff from Aguadilla when a fire in the left hand engine (PW4462) prompted the crew to reject takeoff. Emergency services responded.

The FAA reported on takeoff roll the #1 engine caught fire, the takeoff was rejected. The aircraft subsequently taxied back to the apron, the engine received unknown damage.

On Dec 20th 2013 the NTSB reported that the #1 engine suffered an uncontained low pressure turbine failure. Takeoff was rejected at 17 knots, airport emergency services responded but observed no fire. The aircraft taxied back to the apron under own power. The engine received multiple holes through the left and right hand side of the engine aft core cowl, there were numerous small punctures and impact marks on wing and gear. Initial inspection showed the PW4462-3 engine suffered a "partial LPT-to-turbine exhaust case (TEC) flange separation". The engine has been removed from the aircraft and sent for further analysis.