AIRBUS A321

CAM RANH, Vietnam — May 27, 2012

Event Information

DateMay 27, 2012
Event TypeINC
NTSB NumberENG12WA038
Event ID20130604X82231
LocationCAM RANH, Vietnam
CountryVM
AirportCAM RANH Airport Vietnam
Highest InjuryNONE

Aircraft

MakeAIRBUS
ModelA321
CategoryAIR
FAR PartNUSC
Aircraft DamageMINR

Conditions

Light Condition—
Weather—

Injuries

Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
None91
Total Injured0

Full Narrative

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:[email protected] /[email protected]
Fax: (844) 3 827-1933
SITA: HANCFVN
AFTN: VVVVYAYX

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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