Narrative:

I was acting as PIC and flying pilot on this flight. Right after takeoff; engine #2 failed with loud bang and jolt. I remained flying pilot. Emergency was declared and captain emergency authority exercised. We executed aircraft emergency procedures relating to the engine failure. Emergency equipment was requested. Flight attendants were advised of the situation and landing expectations. Aircraft landed safely at a nearby major airport. After stopping on the runway and setting the brake; the aircraft was met on the runway by emergency equipment to inspect and assess the aircraft; and then they escorted us to the gate. Logbook entries made for engine failure and overweight landing. The first officer provided careful; comprehensive; and overall excellent support of working through procedures; checklists; etc. Throughout the entire event. The flight attendant crew assured proper cabin procedures; followed instructions; and ensured a calm; orderly and safe arrival at the gate with happy passengers. Air traffic control provided immediate; accurate; and continued expeditious handling and coordination throughout the entire event. Airfield rescue and fire fighters were in position and ready at the time of landing to inspect the aircraft and assure a safe taxi to the gate. In my opinion; the entire crew; ATC; and emergency system worked well together for an uneventful outcome other than the engine needing repair.

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Title: An A320's right engine failed after gear retraction so an emergency was declared; the QRH completed and the flight diverted to a nearby major airport for an uneventful single engine landing.

Narrative: I was acting as PIC and Flying Pilot on this flight. Right after takeoff; Engine #2 Failed with loud bang and jolt. I remained Flying Pilot. Emergency was declared and Captain Emergency Authority exercised. We executed Aircraft Emergency procedures relating to the engine failure. Emergency Equipment was requested. Flight attendants were advised of the situation and landing expectations. Aircraft landed safely at a nearby major airport. After stopping on the runway and setting the brake; the aircraft was met on the runway by emergency equipment to inspect and assess the aircraft; and then they escorted us to the gate. Logbook entries made for Engine Failure and Overweight Landing. The First Officer provided careful; comprehensive; and overall excellent support of working through procedures; checklists; etc. throughout the entire event. The flight attendant crew assured proper cabin procedures; followed instructions; and ensured a calm; orderly and safe arrival at the gate with happy passengers. Air Traffic Control provided immediate; accurate; and continued expeditious handling and coordination throughout the entire event. Airfield Rescue and Fire Fighters were in position and ready at the time of landing to inspect the aircraft and assure a safe taxi to the gate. In my opinion; the entire crew; ATC; and Emergency system worked well together for an uneventful outcome other than the engine needing repair.

Data retrieved from NASA's ASRS site as of July 2013 and automatically converted to unabbreviated mixed upper/lowercase text. This report is for informational purposes with no guarantee of accuracy. See NASA's ASRS site for official report.