Incident Overview
On January 3, 2019, an Indigo Airbus A320 encountered an engine failure during the climb phase after departing from Chennai Airport (MMA), India. The No. 2 (right) engine failed, and the aircraft experienced a stall warning along with reports of engine vibration. The flight crew executed an air turn back and subsequently performed a successful single-engine landing.
Post-Landing Findings
Following the landing, a visual inspection of the engine revealed damage to the low-pressure turbine stage 3 blades. The nature and extent of the damage were documented during the post-flight examination.
Investigation
The Government of India notified the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) of the incident. Under the provisions of ICAO Annex 13, the NTSB appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the Indian investigation, as the United States is the state of manufacture for the engine. All investigative information is being released by the Government of India.