Created Thursday, Dec 19th 2024 20:38Z, last updated Thursday, Dec 19th 2024 20:38Z
A Laser Airlines McDonnell Douglas MD-82, registration YV2945 performing flight
QL-763 from Curacao (Curacao) to Caracas (Venezuela), was climbing out of Curacao's runway 11 when the crew declared Mayday Mayday reporting an engine (JT8D) failure. The aircraft levelled off at 2000 feet and returned to Curacao for a safe landing on runway 29 about 20 minutes after departure and vacated the runway.
A ground observer reported seeing smoke from one of the engines.
The aircraft is still on the ground in Curacao 4 days after landing back.
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