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AIRBUS A320 near Varanasi — 2019-08-09

Investigation ongoingENG19WA042
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Date
2019-08-09
Location
Varanasi, IN
Aircraft
AIRBUS A320
Registration
VT-IZT
Category
Airplane
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

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

NTSB narrative

The government of India has notified the NTSB of an incident involving an Airbus A320 airplane that occurred on August 9, 2019. An IndiGo Air Airbus A320-271N Neo powered by two Pratt & Whitney PW1127G-JM geared turbofan engines experienced a No. 2 (right) engine failure which was preceded by an ENG#2 stall warning and high vibration during the flight from Hyderabad Airport, Indian to Gorakhpur Airport, India. The engine was shutdown, the airplane was diverted to Varanasi Airport, India, and an uneventful landing was made. Post landing engine inspection confirmed a low pressure turbine 3rd stage blade failure. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative as the state of manufacturer of the engine to assist the government of India in their investigation under the provisions of ICAO Annex 13. All investigative information will be released by the government of India.

NTSB coding

  • Powerplant sys/comp malf/fail · Enroute

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