Engine Compressor Stall on Climb-Out ! Frontier A321 declares MAYDAY Over Cleveland

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A Frontier Airlines Airbus A321-200N, registration N619FR performing flight F9-2467 from Cleveland,OH to Atlanta,GA (USA), was climbing out of Cleveland's runway 24L when the crew declared Mayday, Mayday Mayday reporting the failure of their engine (PW1133G). The aircraft levelled off at 3000 feet, the crew subsequently reported they had "all engines available" and were returning to the field. The crew advised they did have a compressor stall, the cause was unclear, and still expected some potential for the engine to fail.

Timeline
A Frontier Airlines Airbus A321-200N, registration N619FR performing flight F9-2467 from Cleveland,OH to Atlanta,GA (USA), was climbing out of Cleveland's runway 24L when the crew declared Mayday, Mayday Mayday reporting the failure of their engine (PW1133G).
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Development of the situation
The aircraft levelled off at 3000 feet, the crew subsequently reported they had "all engines available" and were returning to the field.
2.
Response or continuation
The crew advised they did have a compressor stall, the cause was unclear, and still expected some potential for the engine to fail.
3.
Resolution or outcome described in the account
The aircraft landed safely on Cleveland's runway 24R about 20 minutes after departure.
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Accident Facts

Registration
N619FR
Aircraft
A321
Airports
ATL (Atlanta)
Category
Emergency
Reconstruction
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The aircraft landed safely on Cleveland's runway 24R about 20 minutes after departure. The FAA reported: "Frontier Airlines Flight 2467 returned safely to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport in Ohio around 1 p.m. local time on Monday, Dec.

15, after the crew reported an engine issue. The Airbus A321 was headed to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. The FAA will investigate." A replacement A321-200N registration N609FR reached Atlanta with a delay of about 17 hours.

The occurrence aircraft is still on the ground in Cleveland about 24 hours after landing

Audio from the original air traffic control recording, sourced from public recordings and released investigation records. The reconstruction, animation and written account are our own.
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