Incident Details
On August 19, 2019, an IndiGo Air Airbus A320-271N Neo, powered by two Pratt & Whitney PW1127G-JM geared turbofan engines, experienced a failure of the No. 1 (left) engine during the takeoff roll from Guwahati Airport, India, to Kolkata Airport, India. The failure was preceded by an ENG#1 stall warning and high vibration. The takeoff was rejected.
Engine Failure
Post-event engine inspection confirmed a low pressure turbine 3rd stage blade failure in the No. 1 engine.
Investigation
The government of India notified the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) of the incident. The NTSB 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.