Created Monday, Oct 14th 2024 17:14Z, last updated Monday, Oct 14th 2024 17:14Z
A Delta Airlines Boeing 737-900, registration N811DZ performing flight
DL-871 from Salt Lake City,UT to Seattle,WA (USA) with 156 people on board, was climbing out of Salt Lake City's runway 34L when the crew stopped the climb at 9000 feet due to one of the engines (CFM56) being shut down in flight. The aircraft returned to Salt Lake City for a safe landing on runway 34L about 20 minutes after departure.
Tower advised another aircraft on approach that there was an emergency in progress with an engine on fire, a Boeing 737. Subsequently tower advised another aircraft that there was a 737 climbing out at about 8000 feet, that had lost an engine and was climbing very slowly.
The airport reported the aircraft returned soon after takeoff after reports of an "engulfed engine". No injuries were reported.
The airline reported the aircraft with 152 people on board returned due to a mechanical issue.
A replacement Boeing 737-900 registration N806DN reached Seattle with delay of about 2:45 hours.
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