Easyjet A320 at London on May 28th 2023, engine failure

Last Update: May 29, 2023 / 09:01:05 GMT/Zulu time

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Incident Facts

Date of incident
May 28, 2023

Classification
Incident

Airline
Easyjet

Flight number
U2-8569

Destination
Dalaman, Turkey

Aircraft Registration
G-EZTL

Aircraft Type
Airbus A320

ICAO Type Designator
A320

An Easyjet Airbus A320-200, registration G-EZTL performing flight U2-8569 from London Gatwick,EN (UK) to Dalaman (Turkey), was climbing out of Gatwick when the crew stopped the climb at FL200 due to the left hand engine (CFM56) emitting bangs and streaks of flame. The aircraft returned to Gatwick for a safe landing on runway 08R about 35 minutes after departure.

Passengers reported hearing the engine failure (bangs) and subsequently the crew announced an engine had failed.

The airline reported a suspected mechanical problem prompted the return to Gatwick. The flight needed to be delayed overnight, the passengers were offered hotel accomodation. The passengers would be rebooked onto other flights.
Incident Facts

Date of incident
May 28, 2023

Classification
Incident

Airline
Easyjet

Flight number
U2-8569

Destination
Dalaman, Turkey

Aircraft Registration
G-EZTL

Aircraft Type
Airbus A320

ICAO Type Designator
A320

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