A320
Flight Crew Air Transport Pilot (ATP)
Aircraft Equipment Problem Critical
Flight Crew Landed As Precaution; Flight Crew Landed in Emergency Condition; Flight Crew Returned To Departure Airport
Aircraft
On takeoff we experienced what we initially thought was an engine failure but really ended up being a compressor stall. The #1 engine stalled multiple times and also over temp. We [advised Tower] and return for landing. The aircraft was overweight so we computed the required landing distance and made a soft landing. Emergency equipment followed us to the gate. Dispatch was notified and logbook entries were accomplished.[Cause was] compressor stall of the #1 engine followed by an over temp.
A320 Captain reported returning to departure airport after #1 engine compressor stalled and then over temped.