Incident Overview
On February 2, 2019, a Vietnam Airlines Airbus A321-272N Neo, equipped with two Pratt & Whitney PW1130G-JM geared fan engines, encountered a No. 2 (right) engine failure while in cruise flight. The crew reported a stall warning, followed by high vibration and an exhaust gas temperature overlimit warning. The flight crew diverted the aircraft and landed safely in Lahore, Pakistan.
Post-Flight Inspection
A ground inspection of the affected engine revealed damage to the low pressure turbine stage 3 blades.
Investigation
The Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority is conducting an investigation into the incident. The National Transportation Safety Board is participating as an Accredited Representative for the State of Manufacturer of the engines.