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CTV News
2 days ago
- Automotive
- CTV News
Catastrophic engine failure causes cement truck fire on Glenmore: CFD
Fire investigators say a 'catastrophic engine failure' caused an explosion that led to a cement truck catching fire on Glenmore Trail early Wednesday. At around 6:45 a.m., calls came in after a cement truck was spotted on fire in the westbound lane of Glenmore near the southbound Deerfoot Trail exit. Police said the driver was able to get out safely and tried to extinguish the fire with his fire extinguisher, but it was too big a blaze to put out. ALERT: Traffic incident on WB Glenmore Tr and Deerfoot Tr SE. #yyctraffic #yycroads — YYC Transportation (@yyctransport) June 4, 2025 Fire crews arrived shortly after and were able to extinguish the fire. No one was injured. Fire investigators said a catastrophic engine failure resulted in an explosion that led to shrapnel and debris being thrown across the road. It also caused the fire.
Daily Mail
27-05-2025
- General
- Daily Mail
Terrifying moment engine bursts into flames on United Airlines passenger jet taking off for US from China - forcing flight to be abandoned
This is the terrifying moment the engine of a United Airlines passenger jet bursts into flames as it takes off from China. Dramatic footage shows the US-bound Boeing 777 accelerating along the runway before the right turbofan becomes a ball of fire - forcing the flight to be abandoned. Officials at Beijing Capital International Airport said that Flight UA889 to San Francisco was cancelled due to a mechanical failure that affected both engines on Monday, May 26. A frightened passenger aboard the aircraft said: 'I was sitting by the window, half asleep, when the plane took off. 'The nose of the plane should have lifted, and suddenly, the right engine made a noise, and I saw a ball of flame gushing out.' Another traveller added: 'We saw countless fire trucks, police cars, ambulances, and engineering vehicles from the shuttle bus. There were as many as 40 or 50 of them, all flashing different lights.' Local media reported that all passengers and crew members were safe. United Airlines confirmed that the flight was cancelled due to a technical malfunction. Affected passengers were offered complimentary re-booking, with additional travel arrangements still being coordinated. Fire crews at the airport responded swiftly, dousing the engines with fire-suppressing foam. The Boeing 777 is designed to operate for approximately 60,000 flight cycles or 20 to 25 years, based on rigorous testing and simulations under in-service conditions. However, with proper maintenance and regulatory approval, many 777s are expected to safely exceed their original design life. This comes only months after another United Airlines flight caught on fire. In February, terrified passengers were told to evacuate a jetliner via slides and stairs at Houston's main airport after the right wing caught fire. United Airlines flight 1382 to New York City was halted while still on the runway shortly after 8.30am at George Bush Intercontinental Airport, as an engine problem had caused smoke and fire on the wing during take-off. There were no injuries and passengers were bused back to the terminal, the FAA said. The take-off was stopped after the Airbus A319 'received an indication about one engine,' the statement said. This alarming experience came just a month after American Airlines passengers were forced to evacuate their plane when it caught on fire at Denver Airport following mid-air engine trouble. Shocked passengers were seen fleeing via the wing of the aircraft as smoke billowed from the plane on March 13. The flight, AA 1006, had departed Colorado Springs Airport at 4:52pm (local time) and was headed to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport. The Boeing 737-800 aircraft was diverted to Denver shortly after takeoff when the crew reported engine vibrations, according to Federal Aviation Administration. 'After landing and while taxiing to the gate an engine caught fire and passengers evacuated the aircraft using the slides,' said the FAA.
Motor 1
25-05-2025
- Automotive
- Motor 1
Ford 3.7-Liter Engine Teardown Reveals Its Questionable Design
The Ford 3.7-liter Cyclone V-6 engine powered an assortment of vehicles for the automaker throughout the 2010s. It replaced the 4.0-liter V-6 in the Mustang , giving the pony car over 300 horsepower in its base form. Ford put it in the F-150 and Explorer , too, but there are some design differences depending on which vehicle you choose. Those differences can greatly determine your future ownership experience. The V-6 you see here came out of a 2019 Ford Explorer Police Interceptor , and because of its transverse layout, the engine features an internally mounted water pump. It's nestled in the V, driven by the timing chain. The tension can cause the seal to fail, letting coolant seep into the crankcase and mix with the oil, which is terrible for engines. This water pump was heavily damaged, with chunks of the impeller missing. And there was plenty of evidence of its demise. There was coolant where there shouldn't have been, and plenty of metal flakes littered throughout the engine and oil. What's most concerning is this engine's mileage. The V-6 had around 50,000 miles when it failed. It was in a police vehicle, which means idling for long periods, which might have hastened its failure. But still, that's an incredibly low interval for such a large amount of damage. One of the only ways to avoid catastrophic engine failure is to replace the water pump before it goes bad, though considering how far it's buried, be prepared to spend a lot to have it done. Otherwise, your Ford V-6 might end up like this one. Teardown Terror: Subaru Flat-Six Engine Teardown Shows No Damage at 200,000 Miles Teardown Shows What It Takes to Kill Toyota's Most Reliable V-6 Get the best news, reviews, columns, and more delivered straight to your inbox, daily. back Sign up For more information, read our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use . Source: I Do Cars / YouTube Share this Story Facebook X LinkedIn Flipboard Reddit WhatsApp E-Mail Got a tip for us? Email: tips@ Join the conversation ( )
Motor 1
10-05-2025
- Automotive
- Motor 1
Someone Installed a Head Gasket Upside Down on This Small Block V-8
GM's 6.2-liter L87 small-block V-8 is subject to a huge recall over bad crankshafts and/or connecting rods in engines built between 2021 and 2024. This earlier L87 V-8, from a 2019 GMC Sierra Denali, is destroyed for an entirely different reason—likely human error. The always-entertaining I Do Cars on YouTube tears down an L87 in this video. This example has less than 50,000 miles, and the car it came from had a good service history. But it doesn't take much unbolting to reveal an engine with catastrophic damage. And it appears the problem isn't GM's fault. For whatever reason, the truck had a lot of work done to at the dealer it before customer delivery, and as a commenter who claims to be a GM mechanic points out, the driver's side head gasket was installed upside down. It's unclear how long the engine ran with its upside-down head gasket, but run it did, until it inevitably overheated. The commenter says that the improperly installed gasket blocks the coolant passages to the head, which severely limits cooling and will result in failure. Which is why the driver's-side head looks so terrible, especially compared to the passenger-side head, and even with frequent oil changes. There's all sorts of carnage deeper in the engine. Two of the connecting rods got extremely hot, and likely locked up the engine, causing the destruction we see here. What's funny is that there's even the word "FRONT" stamped into the head gasket to prevent exactly this sort of thing from happening. But, you truly can't make everything foolproof. More Engine Teardowns Subaru Flat-Six Engine Teardown Shows No Damage at 200,000 Miles This Engine Teardown Shows the Race Car Tech In VW's Iconic Diesel V-10 Get the best news, reviews, columns, and more delivered straight to your inbox, daily. back Sign up For more information, read our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use . Share this Story Facebook X LinkedIn Flipboard Reddit WhatsApp E-Mail Got a tip for us? Email: tips@ Join the conversation ( )
Yahoo
07-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Rescue team deployed to assist pleasure craft with 'engine failure' near Maryport
Rescue team deployed to assist pleasure craft with 'engine failure' near Maryport A rescue team has been deployed after receiving reports of a pleasure craft that had engine failure near Maryport. Marport Rescue were mobilised on Monday, May 5, at around 8pm after receiving a call from the owner of a 'small' pleasure craft that had engine failure near Maryport. After arriving at the 'casualty vessel', safety checks were undertaken, and the cause of the engine failure was deemed to be a low battery. The rescue team subsequently towed the pleasure craft back to Maryport Writing on social media, Maryport Rescue said: "As the pagers sounded, the team was quickly on station to launch the town's lifeboat, 'e-on Spirit of Maryport' and made best speed to the reported position of the vessel. "During this time, a crew were deployed to the shoreline to assist from a vantage point, offering additional visual aid and communications. "Alongside only minutes after launch, the crew was transferred to the casualty vessel and safety checks undertaken. "With no apparent water ingress and agreeing that engine failure was caused by a flat battery, a tow line was set up and a short tow back to Maryport undertaken. "A short tasking on a calm Solway, with great teamwork to conclude a textbook operation."
