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August 9, 2019 · Airbus A320 271N NEO · VT-IZT

Varanasi, IN

Overview

Report Status
Factual report
Event Type
Incident
Date
August 9, 2019
Location
Varanasi, IN
Aircraft
Airbus A320 271N NEO
Tail Number
VT-IZT
Operator
Indigo Air
NTSB Number
ENG19WA042

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.

Full 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.

Flight

Event TypeIncident
Event Time06:02 UTC
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftAirbus A320 271N NEO
Tail NumberVT-IZT
Aircraft CategoryAir
OperatorIndigo Air
Engines2
Engine TypeGtfn
Engine DetailsPratt & Whitney · PW1127G-JM · Gtfn | Pratt & Whitney · PW1127G-JM · Gtfn
Seats186

People & Injuries

Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total0

Conditions

WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0

Appendix: Source Data