A300
Flight Crew Multiengine; Flight Crew Air Transport Pilot (ATP); Flight Crew Instrument
Aircraft Equipment Problem Critical
Flight Crew Diverted
Aircraft
Climbing trough 14;000 feet; Number 2 engine suddenly shook and had a classic indication of an engine seizure. I looked down and noticed the EPR rolling back and the N2 at near 0 and low oil pressure light illuminated. CA stabilized the aircraft. After situation assessment; CA had me take control of the airplane and we leveled out at 15;000 feet. We both determined ZZZ1 [airport] would be an acceptable divert option due to winds in ZZZ (Heavy Crosswind out of SE limits). ECAMs and QRH procedures completed and we safely landed in ZZZ1 on Runway XX. CFR determined there was no fire; nor any indication of fuel leak/oil leak etc. Because of the Number 2 engine being failed; CA elected to have us towed to the gate; which was accomplished by the Ground Crew.
Climbing through 14;000 feet Number 2 Engine seized; loud bang; aircraft kicked to the right; no N2 rotation; EPR rolled back to zero; low oil pressure light illuminated. Gave FO aircraft control; told him to level at 15;000 feet. I ran ECAM; QRH; and radios. Shutdown Number 2 Engine; and ran Engine Out Immediate Landing Checklist. Notified Washington Center of situation. ZZZ [airport] had crosswinds in excess of 20 knots so diverted to ZZZ [airport] Runway XX. FO flew while I set us up for ILS to Runway XX ZZZ [airport]. I took control of aircraft intercepting the LOC. Single Engine landing was uneventful. Cleared Runway; Fire Marshal looked over Number 2 Engine; no fire or leaks found. Shut down aircraft. Maintenance towed us to the gate.
A300 flight crew reported an engine failure during takeoff resulting in a diversion to the nearest suitable airport.