Engine fire and stall during takeoff at Cam Ranh Airport

No fatalities • CAM RANH, Vietnam, Vietnam

An Airbus A321 experienced an engine stall and fire during its takeoff roll at Cam Ranh Airport, leading to an aborted takeoff.

What happened

On May 27, 2012, a Vietnam Airlines Airbus A-321-231, operating under registration VN-A356, was performing a takeoff roll at Cam Ranh Airport (CXR) in Vietnam. When the aircraft reached approximately 130 knots, the crew received an Engine Crew Alerting Message (ECAM) indicating a fire and a stall in the No. 2 engine.

In response to the warning, the crew aborted the takeoff. During the emergency procedures, one fire suppression bottle was discharged, and the affected engine was shut down. There were no injuries reported among the passengers or the crew.

Probable cause

Not determined

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 27 May 2012 AIRBUS A321 231 accident near CAM RANH, Vietnam, Vietnam?

An Airbus A321 experienced an engine stall and fire during its takeoff roll at Cam Ranh Airport, leading to an aborted takeoff.

Were there any fatalities in the 27 May 2012 AIRBUS A321 231 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 27 May 2012 involved a AIRBUS A321 231, operated by Vietnam Airlines, at CAM RANH, Vietnam, Vietnam.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

Not determined

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