Incident Overview
On August 9, 2019, an IndiGo Air Airbus A320-271N, powered by two Pratt & Whitney PW1127G-JM geared turbofan engines, experienced a No. 2 (right) engine failure during a flight from Hyderabad Airport to Gorakhpur Airport, India. The failure was preceded by an ENG#2 stall warning and high vibration. The crew shut down the affected engine and diverted the aircraft to Varanasi Airport, India, where an uneventful landing was made.
Post-Landing Inspection
After landing, inspection of the engine confirmed a low pressure turbine 3rd stage blade failure.
Investigation
The government of India has notified the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) of the incident. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative as the state of manufacturer of the engine to assist the government of India in their investigation under the provisions of ICAO Annex 13. All investigative information will be released by the government of India.