Engine failure on IndiGo Air Airbus A320 near Varanasi

No fatalities • Varanasi, India

An IndiGo Air Airbus A320 experienced a right engine failure and subsequent diversion to Varanasi during a flight from Hyderabad.

What happened

On August 9, 2019, an Airbus A320-271N Neo, registration VT-IZT, was operating a flight from Hyderabad Airport, India, to Gorakhpur Airport, India. During the flight, the crew received an engine number two stall warning accompanied by high vibration levels. This was followed by a failure of the right engine, which is a Pratt & Whitney PW1127G-JM geared turbofan.

The crew shut down the engine and diverted the aircraft to Varanasi Airport, India. The aircraft landed at Varanasi without further incident. There were no injuries resulting from the event.

The investigation

An inspection of the engine conducted after landing confirmed that a failure occurred in a third-stage blade of the low-pressure turbine.

Probable cause

Not provided

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 9 Aug 2019 AIRBUS A320 271N Neo accident near Varanasi, India?

An IndiGo Air Airbus A320 experienced a right engine failure and subsequent diversion to Varanasi during a flight from Hyderabad.

Were there any fatalities in the 9 Aug 2019 AIRBUS A320 271N Neo accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 9 Aug 2019 involved a AIRBUS A320 271N Neo, operated by IndiGo Air, at Varanasi, India.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

Not provided

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