AIRBUS A321

Valencia — August 5, 2019

Event Information

DateAugust 5, 2019
Event TypeINC
NTSB NumberENG19WA031
Event ID20190820X21255
LocationValencia
CountrySP
Highest Injury—

Aircraft

MakeAIRBUS
ModelA321
CategoryAIR
FAR PartUNK

Conditions

Light Condition—
Weather—

Injuries

Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
None0
Total Injured0

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.

About This NTSB Record

This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.

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