Pilot Debrief

AIRBUS A320 near Miami, FL — 2016-09-19

Final reportENG16IA037
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Date
2016-09-19
Location
Miami, FL, USA
Airport
MIA
Aircraft
AIRBUS A320
Registration
P4-AAA
Category
Airplane
Fatalities
0
Phase of flight
Takeoff roll

Probable cause

the incorrect latching of the #2 Engine Fan Cowl following a routine maintenance check that resulted in separation of the cowl during takeoff.

NTSB narrative

The examination of the No. 2 Engine Fan Cowl Components showed no evidence of preexisting damage on the latches/cowls prior to the event. Further, there was no evidence of latch design failures due to the previous nights routine maintenance work. Manufactures and Regulatory Agencies have released Service Bulletins/Regulatory Actions to prevent further loss of Fan Cowl Doors. At the time of the incident, Aruba Airlines had not incorporated (due to time in service) any of the modifications proposed by the Manufacturer/Regulatory Agencies.

Analysis

Primary failure mode
Mechanical failure
First missed decision gate
Maintenance check did not ensure proper latching of fan cowl doors.

NTSB coding

  • Part(s) separation from AC · Takeoff
  • Maintenance

Evidence available

  • 2 docket documents
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Docket documents2

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