EMB140 flight crew reports engine failure at FL277 during climb and diversion to nearest suitable ai...

Attributes
ACN	902751
Time
Date	201008
Local Time Of Day	1801-2400
Place
Locale Reference	ZZZ.TRACON
State Reference	US
Aircraft 1
Make Model Name	EMB ERJ 140 ER&LR
Operating Under FAR Part	Part 121
Flight Phase	Climb
Flight Plan	IFR
Component
Aircraft Component	Powerplant Lubrication System
Person 1
Function	Pilot Not Flying Captain
Qualification	Flight Crew Air Transport Pilot (ATP)
Person 2
Function	Pilot Flying First Officer
Qualification	Flight Crew Commercial
Events
Anomaly	Aircraft Equipment Problem Critical

Narrative:

Climbing through FL277 we heard a loud thud. We looked at the EICAS and saw #1 engine oil pressure drop to zero. The #1 engine shut down. Performed memory items; emergency checklist and secured #1 engine. Declared an emergency and opted to land at nearest suitable airport. Notified flight attendant and briefed passengers as to what happened and what our intentions were. Proceeded to land without further incident.

Original NASA ASRS Text

Title: EMB140 Flight Crew reports engine failure at FL277 during climb and diversion to nearest suitable airport.

Narrative: Climbing through FL277 we heard a loud thud. We looked at the EICAS and saw #1 engine oil pressure drop to zero. The #1 engine shut down. Performed memory items; Emergency checklist and secured #1 engine. Declared an emergency and opted to land at nearest suitable airport. Notified Flight Attendant and briefed passengers as to what happened and what our intentions were. Proceeded to land without further incident.

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.

EMB140 flight crew reports engine failure at FL277 during climb and diversion to nearest suitable airport.