Created Saturday, Nov 28th 2020 19:00Z, last updated Tuesday, Dec 1st 2020 15:30Z
A Fedex Federal Express McDonnell Douglas MD-11, registration N575FE performing flight
FX-715 from Memphis,TN to Minneapolis,MN (USA), was in the initial climb out of Memphis' runway 36L when tower advised they appeared to have an engine stall. The crew declared emergency and reported they appeared to have a #1 engine (CF6, left hand) failure but were able to stabilize the engine. The aircraft stopped the climb at 2000 feet and joined a left downwind for runway 36C and landed safely on runway 36C about 8 minutes after departure. Following checks by emergency services the aircraft taxied to the apron.
Ground observers reported a low flying aircraft with about six to seven fire balls from the aircraft associated with booms that shook their houses.
The airline confirmed an engine issue just after takeoff, the aircraft returned to Memphis for a safe landing.
