Created Wednesday, May 22nd 2024 18:24Z, last updated Wednesday, May 22nd 2024 18:24Z
An Aeromexico Boeing 737-800, registration XA-AML performing flight
AM-730 from Mexico City to Hermosillo (Mexico), was climbing through FL290 out of Mexico City when the crew heard a loud bang from the left side and observed the left hand engine (CFM56) had failed. The aircraft returned to Mexico City for a safe landing on runway 05R about 30 minutes after departure.
Mexico's SCT reported maintenance observed large blade debris in the engine exhaust and found all turbine sections severly damaged. The occurrence was rated a serious incident and is being investigated.
