VNA-621

Unknown
Unknown

AIRBUS A321S/N: 8699

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, February 6, 2019
NTSB Number
ENG19WA012
Location
Lahore, Pakistan
Event ID
20190214X91846
Aircraft Damage
Unknown
Highest Injury
Unknown
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0

Aircraft Information

Registration
VNA-621
Make
AIRBUS
Serial Number
8699
Engine Type
Turbo-jet
Model / ICAO
A321A321
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
No. of Engines
2

Analysis

On February 2, 2019, a Vietnam Airlines A321-272N Neo, powered by two P&W PW1130G-JM geared fan engines experienced an No. 2 (right ) engine failure while in cruise. It was reported that a stall warning was detected followed by high vibration and an exhaust gas temperature overlimit warning. The flight crew diverted the flight and landed safely in Lahore, Pakistan. Ground inspection of the effected engine found damage to the low pressure turbine stage 3 blades.

The Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority is conducting an investigation and the National Transportation Safety Board is participating an Accredited Representative for the State of Manufacturer of the engines.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ENG19WA012