Narrative:

At cruise FL360 about 1:40 into flight. Captain was on lavatory break when incident initiated. Of course... First officer (first officer) noticed a caution level alert. Oil pressure on EICAS showed red and '0' and oil quantity at 8 and dropping. 20 seconds later as purser was calling captain; aircraft yawed to the left with autopilot on; electrical power transferred and was noticeable throughout the aircraft. I entered the flight deck and purser exited. I got out the QRH and referred to engine; oil pressure. Followed procedures and shutdown the engine. Oil pump failure suspected restart not an option. I contacted ATC; and requested lower altitude and initially direct to destination. Realizing that we would be passing a suitable landing airport; we requested a diversion there. First officer is very familiar with the field and we continued a steady descent to 3000 feet right base ILS; length 11;000 feet plus.. First officer hand flew in descent and complained that the autopilot was not keeping up. I sent ACARS message to dispatch informing of diversion and engine failure. Requested weather on ACARS. Checked for response and noticed ACARS printer jammed. Of course. Cleared when time permitted. Informed purser of diversion; engine failure; then made a PA and informed passengers of a problem with one engine and our decision to land for safety. Weather was scattered with wind 06/06. First officer made a great landing and we had emergency equipment follow us to the gate. Next; full aircraft; customs and maintenance to deal with. Staff did an outstanding and professional job with all matters. Passengers were calm and informed throughout. Dispatch; delivered as promised. Customs cooperated and were very accommodating. ATC; was very helpful.

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Original NASA ASRS Text

Title: B757 First Officer experienced a loss of engine oil pressure at FL360 while the Captain was on a bathroom break. Within moments the engine failed and the Captain quickly returned to the cockpit and began reading the QRH. The engine was shut down and the flight diverted to the nearest suitable airport.

Narrative: At cruise FL360 about 1:40 into flight. Captain was on lavatory break when incident initiated. Of course... First Officer (FO) noticed a Caution Level alert. Oil pressure on EICAS showed Red and '0' and oil quantity at 8 and dropping. 20 seconds later as purser was calling Captain; aircraft yawed to the left with autopilot on; electrical power transferred and was noticeable throughout the aircraft. I entered the Flight Deck and purser exited. I got out the QRH and referred to engine; oil pressure. Followed procedures and shutdown the engine. Oil pump failure suspected restart not an option. I contacted ATC; and requested lower altitude and initially direct to destination. Realizing that we would be passing a Suitable Landing Airport; we requested a diversion there. FO is very familiar with the field and we continued a steady descent to 3000 feet right base ILS; length 11;000 feet plus.. FO hand flew in descent and complained that the autopilot was not keeping up. I sent ACARS message to dispatch informing of diversion and engine failure. Requested weather on ACARS. Checked for response and noticed ACARS printer jammed. Of course. Cleared when time permitted. Informed purser of diversion; engine failure; then made a PA and informed passengers of a problem with one engine and our decision to land for safety. Weather was scattered with wind 06/06. FO made a great landing and we had Emergency equipment follow us to the gate. Next; full aircraft; Customs and maintenance to deal with. Staff did an outstanding and professional job with all matters. Passengers were calm and informed throughout. Dispatch; delivered as promised. Customs cooperated and were very accommodating. ATC; was very helpful.

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