Introduction
On 10 August 2021, a serious incident occurred involving Airbus A320-232 aircraft registered OY-RUZ. The flight, operating as a scheduled passenger service under Instrument Flight Rules (IFR), was en route from Tirana International Airport (LATI) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (EDDB) when the crew encountered an engine flameout at Flight Level 360.
History of Flight
The aircraft was cruising at Flight Level 360 when the flight crew experienced a flameout of one of its two IAE V2527-A5 engines. In response, the crew decided to divert to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (LHBP) and continued the flight on the remaining engine. The approach and landing were uneventful, with the aircraft touching down safely on a single engine. The incident occurred during daylight hours under Visual Meteorological Conditions (VMC).
Injuries
According to the official report, no injuries were sustained by any of the 6 crew members or 186 passengers on board. The injury level is listed as "None."
Aircraft and Operational Details
The aircraft, an Airbus A320-232 with registration OY-RUZ, was powered by two IAE V2527-A5 engines. The flight was conducted under Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) and was categorized as a scheduled passenger operation. The last departure point was Tirana, with Berlin as the planned destination. The aircraft damage is noted as "None."
Notification and Investigation
The operator's Continuing Airworthiness Management Organisation (CAMO) notified the Danish Accident Investigation Board (AIB) of the serious incident at 14:48 UTC on 10 August 2021. Subsequently, the Transportation Safety Bureau of Hungary (TSB) was also notified and launched a safety investigation. The AIB accredited a non-travelling representative to the TSB investigation. As of the issuance of the statement in August 2021, the TSB continues its safety investigation.
Conclusion
The serious incident involving OY-RUZ was characterized by an engine flameout during cruise, necessitating a diversion to Budapest. The aircraft landed without further incident, and no injuries were reported. The investigation by Hungarian authorities remains ongoing.