Aeroflot A321 at Moscow on Feb 4th 2013, engine vibrations

Last Update: February 5, 2013 / 17:25:40 GMT/Zulu time

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Incident Facts

Date of incident
Feb 4, 2013

Classification
Incident

Airline
Aeroflot

Flight number
SU-1126

Destination
Sochi, Russia

Aircraft Registration
VQ-BEE

Aircraft Type
Airbus A321

ICAO Type Designator
A321

An Aeroflot Airbus A321-200, registration VQ-BEE performing flight SU-1126 from Moscow Sheremtyevo to Sochi (Russia), was climbing out of Moscow when the left hand engine (CFM56) developed vibrations indicated at 5.5 units. The commander decided to continue the flight to Sochi for a safe landing about 140 minutes after departur.

Rosaviatsia reported a post flight inspection revealed 13 damaged blades in the left hand engine.

The incident aircraft is still on the ground in Sochi 24 hours after landing.
Incident Facts

Date of incident
Feb 4, 2013

Classification
Incident

Airline
Aeroflot

Flight number
SU-1126

Destination
Sochi, Russia

Aircraft Registration
VQ-BEE

Aircraft Type
Airbus A321

ICAO Type Designator
A321

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