Vietnam A321 at Nha Trang on May 27th 2012, rejected takeoff

Last Update: June 7, 2012 / 16:19:05 GMT/Zulu time

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Incident Facts

Date of incident
May 27, 2012

Flight number
VN-1552

Destination
Hanoi, Vietnam

Aircraft Registration
VN-A356

Aircraft Type
Airbus A321

ICAO Type Designator
A321

A Vietnam Airlines Airbus A321-200, registration VN-A356 performing flight VN-1552 from Nha Trang to Hanoi (Vietnam) with 184 passengers and 7 crew, was accelerating for takeoff from Nha Trang in light rain and visibility of about 3000 meters/1.8 mi when the crew rejected takeoff at high speed after the right hand engine (V2533) failed. The aircraft slowed safely and stopped on the runway for checks before the aircraft returned to the apron.

The passengers were taken to Hanoi with the next flight 4 hours later.

The cause of the engine failure is under investigation.

The French BEA reported the crew received a right hand engine fire indication during takeoff. Vietnam's Authorities are investigating.
Incident Facts

Date of incident
May 27, 2012

Flight number
VN-1552

Destination
Hanoi, Vietnam

Aircraft Registration
VN-A356

Aircraft Type
Airbus A321

ICAO Type Designator
A321

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