Created Thursday, May 19th 2022 22:13Z, last updated Thursday, May 19th 2022 22:13Z
A Druk Air Airbus A319-100, registration A5-RGF performing flight
KB-151 from Bangkok (Thailand) to Paro (Bhutan), was in the initial climb out of Bangkok's runway 01L when the crew received a right hand engine (CFM56) fire warning. The crew stopped the climb at 4000 feet, shut the engine down, activated the fire suppression and returned to Bangkok's runway 01L for a safe landing about 25 minutes after departure.
Thailand's AIB reported a post flight inspection found evidence of fire, damage and fuel leaks in the area of the Variable Stator Vane (VSV) Actuator. The occurrence was rated a serious incident and is being investigated.
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