Narrative:

Emergency declared after left engine failed during approach in day VMC over 1000 ft AGL. Gear was already down and flaps were at 20 degrees. First we saw left generator fail; immediately figured out that was from left engine failure. Too low/close to touchdown to do QRH engine failure checklist; which I would have used had we been further from touchdown. No fire warning had occurred; nor did one occur at any time. Safest option was to land straight ahead; in the current configuration. After landing checklist complete; I verbally re-verified we had one (right) engine running well and we were in proper single engine landing configuration and had clearance to land. I made an expeditious and smooth touchdown and used moderate braking. Airport rescue and fire fighting (arff) was called out by pilot not flying first officer while still in air and greeted us as we stopped immediately prior to 'a' intersection. They inspected and said no fire. I pulled left engine t-handle and fired the #1 bottle while contacting flight attendants and learned they had no smoke or fire. Made PA about 'trucks;' all ok; etc. Taxied to parking; parked with left engine downwind. As an additional precaution for safety of passengers and crew we deplaned out the right side of the aircraft in an orderly fashion. I was still wary of the left engine; so why not? Loading stairs are standard at this airport and I didn't know what the left engine looked like. I didn't want passengers waking by it regardless. Only one passenger commented to first officer on way out; 'you landed on one engine; didn't you?' I don't think the rest of the passengers knew we had lost one engine. First officer is a true professional and did a great job. Flight attendants were not notified until we had stopped the aircraft as time and prioritization did not allow. They were very professional as well. Tower and arff crew were very professional and helpful. Dispatch was notified via ACARS right after we started deplaning. My top priority at all times was the safety of our passengers and crew and all decisions were made as the situation developed to maximize safety to that end.

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Original NASA ASRS Text

Title: B757 Flight Crew experienced an engine failure during approach and after declaring an emergency elected to continue the approach to an uneventful single engine landing.

Narrative: Emergency declared after left engine failed during approach in day VMC over 1000 FT AGL. Gear was already down and flaps were at 20 degrees. First we saw Left Generator Fail; immediately figured out that was from Left Engine Failure. Too low/close to touchdown to do QRH Engine Failure checklist; which I would have used had we been further from touchdown. No fire warning had occurred; nor did one occur at any time. Safest option was to land straight ahead; in the current configuration. After landing checklist complete; I verbally re-verified we had one (right) engine running well and we were in proper single engine landing configuration and had clearance to land. I made an expeditious and smooth touchdown and used moderate braking. Airport Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) was called out by pilot not flying First Officer while still in air and greeted us as we stopped immediately prior to 'A' Intersection. They inspected and said no fire. I pulled Left Engine T-Handle and fired the #1 bottle while contacting Flight Attendants and learned they had no smoke or fire. Made PA about 'trucks;' all OK; etc. Taxied to parking; parked with left engine downwind. As an additional precaution for safety of passengers and crew we deplaned out the right side of the aircraft in an orderly fashion. I was still wary of the left engine; so why not? Loading stairs are standard at this airport and I didn't know what the left engine looked like. I didn't want passengers waking by it regardless. Only one passenger commented to First Officer on way out; 'You landed on one engine; didn't you?' I don't think the rest of the passengers knew we had lost one engine. First Officer is a true professional and did a great job. Flight Attendants were not notified until we had stopped the aircraft as time and prioritization did not allow. They were very professional as well. Tower and ARFF crew were very professional and helpful. Dispatch was notified via ACARS right after we started deplaning. My top priority at all times was the safety of our passengers and crew and all decisions were made as the situation developed to maximize safety to that end.

Data retrieved from NASA's ASRS site as of April 2012 and automatically converted to unabbreviated mixed upper/lowercase text. This report is for informational purposes with no guarantee of accuracy. See NASA's ASRS site for official report.