Analysis of components and debris from an aircraft

Various components and debris collected from the engine pertaining to the accidented aircraft were sent to the laboratory for analysis. Laboratory investigation showed evidences which suggest that the accident was caused due to bird hit. This conclusion was arrived at based on the nature of damages on the LPC rotor blades and the bird remains (feathers) found in the air-intake and by-pass ducts. A detailed account of the findings is summarized in this report