Engine oil leak leads to single-engine landing in Zurich

No fatalities • Zurich, Switzerland

An Air Serbia Airbus A319 experienced an engine oil leak shortly after departing Zurich, necessitating an engine shutdown and return to the airport.

What happened

On October 17, 2014, an Air Serbia Airbus A319-132, operating under registration YU-APA, experienced a leak of oil from the right engine shortly after takeoff from Zurich, Switzerland. The aircraft was powered by two IAE V2524-A5 turbofan engines.

Following the detection of the leak, the flight crew executed an in-flight shutdown of the right engine. The crew then performed an air turn back to the departure airport. The aircraft completed a single-engine landing without further incident. There were no injuries resulting from the event.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 17 Oct 2014 AIRBUS A319 - 132 132 accident near Zurich, Switzerland?

An Air Serbia Airbus A319 experienced an engine oil leak shortly after departing Zurich, necessitating an engine shutdown and return to the airport.

Were there any fatalities in the 17 Oct 2014 AIRBUS A319 - 132 132 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 17 Oct 2014 involved a AIRBUS A319 - 132 132, operated by Air Serbia, at Zurich, Switzerland.

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