Incident Overview
On December 29, 2010, a China Eastern Airlines Airbus A320-214, powered by two CFM56-5B4/P turbofan engines, experienced a failure of the No. 2 (right) engine during the initial takeoff roll from Changchum Airport in Changchum, China. The event flight was the third flight of the day, operating as a regularly scheduled passenger service from Changchum to Dalian, China.
Event Details
During the initial takeoff run at approximately 10 knots, the crew heard a loud sound emanating from the right-hand side of the aircraft. Simultaneously, the aircraft began to veer to the right. The Electronic Centralized Aircraft Monitor (ECAM) displayed a warning indicating a loss of engine revolutions per minute (rpm).
Subsequent Actions
In response, the crew aborted the takeoff and, following ECAM instructions, shut down the right-hand engine. After the engine was secured, the aircraft was taxied back to the gate without further incident.
Investigation
The incident is under the jurisdiction of the government of the People's Republic of China. Further information may be obtained from the General Administration of Civil Aviation of China (CAAC). No probable cause has been stated in the source.