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AIRBUS A321 near Valencia — 2019-08-05

Investigation ongoingENG19WA031
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Date
2019-08-05
Location
Valencia, ES
Aircraft
AIRBUS A321
Registration
G-MEDN
Category
Airplane
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

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

NTSB narrative

The government of Spain has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a AIRBUS A321 airplane that occurred on August 5, 2019 operated by British Airways. The airplane was powered by two International Aero Engines V2533-A5 turbofan engines. During landing, it was reported that smoke filled the cabin and the source of the smoke was suspected to be from one of the engines. No injuries were reported. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative as the state of manufacturer of the engine to assist the government of Spain (CIAIAC) investigation under the provisions of ICAO Annex 13. All investigative information will be released by the government of Spain.

NTSB coding

  • Fire/smoke (non-impact) · Landing-landing roll

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