Pilot Debrief

Airbus A321 near London — 2020-02-26

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Date
2020-02-26
Location
London, GB
Aircraft
Airbus A321
Registration
G-POWN
Category
Airplane
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

Investigated by a foreign authority; NTSB does not determine probable cause.

NTSB narrative

On February 26, 2020, an Airbus A321-211, powered by two CFM International CFM56-5B3/3 turbofan engines experienced a left (No. 1) engine surge on departure from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and an ECAM alert for the right engine (No. 2) stall condition. The airplane returned to LGW for an uneventful landings. The United Kingdom Air Accident Investigation Branch (AAIB) has opened an Annex 13 investigation and the National Transportation Safety board is participating as the State of Manufacturer for the engine.

NTSB coding

  • Powerplant sys/comp malf/fail · Initial climb

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