Created Monday, May 29th 2023 09:01Z, last updated Monday, May 29th 2023 09:01Z
An Easyjet Airbus A320-200, registration G-EZTL performing flight
U2-8569 from London Gatwick,EN (UK) to Dalaman (Turkey), was climbing out of Gatwick when the crew stopped the climb at FL200 due to the left hand engine (CFM56) emitting bangs and streaks of flame. The aircraft returned to Gatwick for a safe landing on runway 08R about 35 minutes after departure.
Passengers reported hearing the engine failure (bangs) and subsequently the crew announced an engine had failed.
The airline reported a suspected mechanical problem prompted the return to Gatwick. The flight needed to be delayed overnight, the passengers were offered hotel accomodation. The passengers would be rebooked onto other flights.
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