No fatalities

Engine Failure Prompts Diversion of Airbus A320 en Route to Cairns

Brisbane, Australia

On September 22, 2016, an AIRBUS A320 232 was involved in an aviation accident near Brisbane, Australia. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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AIRBUS A320 232
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An Australian-registered Airbus A320-232 experienced a right engine failure during cruise from Sydney to Cairns, diverting to Brisbane for a safe landing. The ATSB is investigating.

Incident Overview

An Australian-registered Airbus A320-232 aircraft, powered by International Aero Engine V2527-A5 engines, experienced a failure of the right engine while in cruise flight between Sydney and Cairns, Australia. The crew diverted the airplane to Brisbane, where it landed without further incident.

Investigation

The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) has opened an investigation into the incident. The ATSB is the national transport safety investigator for Australia and will examine the circumstances surrounding the engine failure.

Aircraft and Engine Details

The aircraft involved is an Airbus A320-232, a twin-engine narrow-body airliner. The failed engine is an International Aero Engine V2527-A5. The aircraft diverted to Brisbane Airport.

Contact Information

For inquiries regarding this incident, the ATSB can be reached at:

  • Phone: (61) 2 6257-4150 (24/7 Notifications), (61) 2 6274-6464 (International liaison)
  • Email: [email protected] (Notifications), [email protected] (International liaison)
  • Fax: (61) 2 6274-6434 (Notifications), (61) 2 6274-6474 (International liaison)
  • Website: http://www.atsb.gov.au

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 22 Sept 2016 AIRBUS A320 232 accident near Brisbane, Australia?

An Australian-registered Airbus A320-232 experienced a right engine failure during cruise from Sydney to Cairns, diverting to Brisbane for a safe landing. The ATSB is investigating.

Were there any fatalities in the 22 Sept 2016 AIRBUS A320 232 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 22 Sept 2016 involved an AIRBUS A320 232, at Brisbane, Australia.