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May 27, 2012 · Airbus A321 231 · VN-A356

Cam Ranh, Vietnam, VN

Overview

Report Status
Factual report
Event Type
Incident
Date
May 27, 2012
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (91 uninjured)
Location
Cam Ranh, Vietnam, VN
Aircraft
Airbus A321 231
Tail Number
VN-A356
Operator
Vietnam Airlines
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Minor
NTSB Number
ENG12WA038

On May 27, 2012, a Vietnam Airlines Airbus A-321-231, registration number VN-A356, powered by two International Aero Engines (IAE) V2500 turbofan engines experienced a engine crew and alerting message (ECAM) warning for a No. 2 engine stall and fire during the takeoff roll at approximately 130 knots at CAM RANH Airport(CXR)Vietnam. The takeoff was aborted, one fire suppression bottle was discharged, and engine shut down. There were no reported injuries to the crew or passengers on board. The Vietnam Civil Aviation Administration (CAA) is investigating the incident. As the state of manufacture of the engines, the NTSB has designated a U.S. Accredited Representative under the provisions of Annex 13 to the Convention on Civil Aviation to assist the Vietnam CAAin their investigation. All inquiries concerning this incident should be directed to: Director Flight Safety Standard Department Civil Aviation Administration 119 Nguyen Son St. Ha Noi 10000 Viet Nam Tel.: (844) 3 827-1992 (84) 9721-22999 (mobile) E-mail:hmtan@caa.gov.vn /caav.backup@gmail.com Fax: (844) 3 827-1933 SITA: HANCFVN AFTN: VVVVYAYX

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On May 27, 2012, a Vietnam Airlines Airbus A-321-231, registration number VN-A356, powered by two International Aero Engines (IAE) V2500 turbofan engines experienced a engine crew and alerting message (ECAM) warning for a No. 2 engine stall and fire during the takeoff roll at approximately 130 knots at CAM RANH Airport(CXR)Vietnam. The takeoff was aborted, one fire suppression bottle was discharged, and engine shut down. There were no reported injuries to the crew or passengers on board. The Vietnam Civil Aviation Administration (CAA) is investigating the incident. As the state of manufacture of the engines, the NTSB has designated a U.S. Accredited Representative under the provisions of Annex 13 to the Convention on Civil Aviation to assist the Vietnam CAAin their investigation. All inquiries concerning this incident should be directed to: Director Flight Safety Standard Department Civil Aviation Administration 119 Nguyen Son St. Ha Noi 10000 Viet Nam Tel.: (844) 3 827-1992 (84) 9721-22999 (mobile) E-mail:hmtan@caa.gov.vn /caav.backup@gmail.com Fax: (844) 3 827-1933 SITA: HANCFVN AFTN: VVVVYAYX

Flight

Event TypeIncident
Event Time14:30
Nearest AirportCam Ranh Airport Vietnam (0nm)
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireGrd
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftAirbus A321 231
Tail NumberVN-A356
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageMinor
OperatorVietnam Airlines
Engines2
Engine TypeTurbofan
Engine DetailsIae · V2533 · Turbofan

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (91 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured91
Total91

Conditions

WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0

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