On 26 Feb 2020, an Airbus A321 211 operated by Titan Airways Ltd was involved in an aviation accident near London, United Kingdom. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
On February 26, 2020, an Airbus A321-211 experienced a left engine surge and right engine stall alert during departure from London Gatwick, prompting a return to the airport for an uneventful landing.
Incident Details
On February 26, 2020, an Airbus A321-211, equipped with two CFM International CFM56-5B3/3 turbofan engines, experienced a left (No. 1) engine surge during departure from London Gatwick Airport (LGW). Simultaneously, an ECAM alert indicated a stall condition for the right (No. 2) engine. The flight crew subsequently returned the airplane to London Gatwick, where it landed without further incident.
Investigation
The United Kingdom Air Accident Investigation Branch (AAIB) opened an investigation under Annex 13. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is participating as the State of Manufacturer for the engine.
