Narrative:

Event occurred at FL360 climbing to FL380. A loud bang was heard by all and the aircraft lurched; the right engine vibration detector showed max scale; engine itt (interstage turbine temperature) was rising rapidly and engine fire indicators were illuminated. There was also the smell of smoke in the cabin. I; the pilot in command/non-flying pilot; used the QRH and secured the right engine and established emergency communications with ATC. An emergency was declared and we determined the closest suitable airport for landing. Crash fire rescue equipment was requested and ATC made the appropriate arrangements for crash fire rescue equipment to be at the field upon landing. The second in command continued to fly the aircraft all the way to roll out. We had one passenger on board and were giving instructions for seat belt and seat position. After touch down the use of a high speed taxiway was used that led directly to the ramp where the aircraft was stopped and evacuated. Crash fire rescue equipment was on the scene shortly we stopped and they determined the aircraft was safe from fire. The total time from event to touch down was about 10 minutes. All communications with the company were completed on the ground.

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Original NASA ASRS Text

Title: A G200 flight crew reported an engine failure climbing out of FL360. They secured the engine; ran the QRH; declared an emergency; and diverted to the nearest suitable airport.

Narrative: Event occurred at FL360 climbing to FL380. A loud bang was heard by all and the aircraft lurched; the right engine vibration detector showed max scale; engine ITT (Interstage Turbine Temperature) was rising rapidly and engine fire indicators were illuminated. There was also the smell of smoke in the cabin. I; the pilot in command/non-flying pilot; used the QRH and secured the right engine and established emergency communications with ATC. An emergency was declared and we determined the closest suitable airport for landing. CFR was requested and ATC made the appropriate arrangements for CFR to be at the field upon landing. The second in command continued to fly the aircraft all the way to roll out. We had one passenger on board and were giving instructions for seat belt and seat position. After touch down the use of a high speed taxiway was used that led directly to the ramp where the aircraft was stopped and evacuated. CFR was on the scene shortly we stopped and they determined the aircraft was safe from fire. The total time from event to touch down was about 10 minutes. All communications with the company were completed on the ground.

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.