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On December 29, 2010, a China Eastern Airlines Airbus A320-214, powered by two CFM56-5B4/P turbofan engines experienced a No. 2 engine (right) engine failure during the initial takeoff roll from Changchum Airport, Changchum, China. During initial take-off run at approximately 10 knot, crew heard a loud sound from right hand side of the aircraft, and aircraft veered to the right. ECAM displayed warning of engine losing rpm. Crew aborted take off, turned off the right hand engine following the ECAM instruction, and returned the aircraft to the gate. Event flight was the 3rd flight of the day. The flight was a regularly scheduled flight from Changchum to Dalian, China.

The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the government of Chinese. Further information pertaining to this incident may be obtained from:

General Administration of Civil Aviation of China

155 Dongsi Street West

Beijing 100710

China

Tel.: (86) 10 6409-1908 (business hours)

(86) 10 6401-2907 (24 hours / 7 days)

E-mail: yf_mao@caac.gov.cn

Fax: (86) 10 6405-2829

AFTN: ZBBBYAYX

Telex: 22101 CAXT CN

Cable: 22101 CAXTCN

This report is for informational purposes only and contains only information obtained for, or released by, the Government of China.