As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.
What was found
SHORTLY AFTER DEPARTURE IAD ENROUTE TO FRA, LEFT ENGINE INDICATED HIGH EGT ACCOMPLANIED BY ENGINE SURGE. ACCOMPLISH ENGINE SHUTDOWN AND RETURNED TO IAD. SUPPLEMENTAL DATA UPDATE COMPRESSOR STALL WAS CAUSED BY COMPRESSOR VARIABLE VANE SYSTEM FAILSAFED TO FULL OPEN POSITION.