Engine investigation involving Airbus A321 in Raipur, India

No fatalities • Raipur, India

The NTSB is assisting the AAIB of India in an investigation regarding an incident involving an Air India Airbus A321.

On November 8, 2019, an incident occurred in Raipur, India, involving an Airbus A321 operated by Air India. The aircraft, registered as VT-PPT, is powered by CFMI CFM56-5 engines.

What happened

Following the occurrence, the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) of India notified the NTSB of the incident. Because the aircraft is equipped with CFMI CFM56-5 engines, the NTSB appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to support the AAIB's investigation in accordance with ICAO Annex 13, acting as the State of Design and Manufacture for the engines.

Probable cause

No probable cause has been determined.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 8 Nov 2019 AIRBUS A321 accident near Raipur, India?

The NTSB is assisting the AAIB of India in an investigation regarding an incident involving an Air India Airbus A321.

Were there any fatalities in the 8 Nov 2019 AIRBUS A321 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 8 Nov 2019 involved a AIRBUS A321, operated by Air India, at Raipur, India.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

No probable cause has been determined.

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