Created Wednesday, Mar 20th 2024 20:06Z, last updated Wednesday, Mar 20th 2024 20:06Z
A Delta Airlines Boeing 737-900, registration N805DN performing flight
DL-581 from Aruba (Aruba) to Atlanta,GA (USA) with 168 passengers and 6 crew, was climbing out of Aruba's runway 11 when the crew levelled off at 3000 feet advising they needed to check some indications. Tower had already initiated a runway inspection and advised the crew it appeared they had an engine (CFM56) failure on departure. The crew decided to return to Aruba for a safe landing on runway 11 about 50 minutes after departure.
Passengers reported the captain announced they had a left hand engine fire indication, the situation was under control. After landing they were told a large bird had been ingested into the engine.
The flight was cancelled.
The aircraft is still on the ground in Aruba about 23 hours after landing back.
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