Created Wednesday, Oct 30th 2024 16:02Z, last updated Wednesday, Oct 30th 2024 16:02Z
A Jet2.com Boeing 737-800, registration G-DRTW performing flight
LS-1702 from Antalya (Turkey) to Manchester,EN (UK), was climbing out of Antalya's runway 36R when the crew stopped the climb at about FL180 due to the failure of the left hand engine (CFM56). The engine was shut down, the crew decided to return to Antalya. The aircraft entered a hold at FL170 initially further descending to FL100 to burn off fuel and landed on runway 36L about 85 minutes after departure.
A passenger reported there was a loud bang followed by a burning odour in the cabin.
The airline reported the aircraft returned due to a technical issue.
A replacement Airbus A321-200 registration G-HLYF is estimated to reach Manchester the following day with a delay of about 17.5 hours.
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