A321
Flight Crew Air Transport Pilot (ATP)
Situational Awareness; Troubleshooting; Workload
Aircraft Equipment Problem Critical
Flight Crew Took Evasive Action; Flight Crew FLC complied w / Automation / Advisory; Flight Crew Rejected Takeoff; Flight Crew Returned To Gate; General Flight Cancelled / Delayed; General Maintenance Action
Aircraft
I was Captain and pilot flying. During acceleration on takeoff roll we heard two loud 'bangs' and observed ENG #1 EGT in the red. I rejected the takeoff at about 100 knots. Tower reported seeing some smoke from aircraft; then reported the smoke dissipating. Still on the runway; brakes were set; passengers were told to remain seated; and 'situation under control' was communicated per procedure.  Based on noise; vibration; and engine behavior we thought we might have blown a noise tire and ingested rubber in Engine #1. We taxied clear of the runway; had the runway swept for FOD and the aircraft examined by Airport and Maintenance personnel. Tires all appeared intact; there were no overt signs of damage or fire.  Loud 'bangs' were apparently due to the compressor stalls; as was the over temperature. Two aircraft lurches may have been caused by brakes momentarily grabbing due to electrical transients triggered by the compressor stalls.We shut down Engine #1; kept passengers and cabin crew informed while evaluating the situation; and coordinated with Maintenance and Operations. Then we taxied back to the gate and deplaned.  The flight subsequently canceled.
During takeoff at about 100 knots an A321 crew heard two loud bangs accompanied by a red Engine 1 EGT; so the Captain rejected the takeoff and returned to the gate where the flight was canceled.