# NTSB Incident NYC96IA036
> **Boeing 747-240** · 1995-12-07 · JAMAICA, NY, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** NYC96IA036
- **Event ID:** 20001207X05066
- **Type:** Incident
- **Date:** 1995-12-07
- **Location:** JAMAICA, NY, USA
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 255
- **Total aboard:** 255
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Boeing
- **Model:** 747-240
- **Registration:** APBAK
- **FAR Part:** 129
- **Engines:** 4
- **Damage:** MINR
## Conditions
- **Light:** NDRK
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

failure of the number two engine fan mid shaft, due a fatigue fracture caused by a previous bearing failure, and failure of the operator's maintenance personnel to detect the cracks during subsequent inspections.

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