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August 5, 2019 · Airbus A321 231 · G-MEDN

Valencia, ES

Overview

Report Status
Factual report
Event Type
Incident
Date
August 5, 2019
Location
Valencia, ES
Aircraft
Airbus A321 231
Tail Number
G-MEDN
Operator
British Airways
NTSB Number
ENG19WA031

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.

Full 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.

Flight

Event TypeIncident
Event Time16:46 UTC
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledUnknown
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftAirbus A321 231
Tail NumberG-MEDN
Aircraft CategoryAir
OperatorBritish Airways
Engine TypeTurbofan
Engine DetailsInternational Aero Engines · V2533-A6 · Turbofan | International Aero Engines · V2533-A6 · Turbofan

People & Injuries

Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total0

Conditions

WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0

Appendix: Source Data