Created Tuesday, Sep 5th 2023 15:45Z, last updated Tuesday, Sep 5th 2023 15:45Z
A LATAM Airbus A321-200, registration CC-BEA performing flight
LA-212 from Concepcion to Santiago (Chile), was climbing out of Concepcion's runway 04 when the left hand engine (CFM56) emitted a loud bang and a burning odour developed on board. The crew stopped the climb at 3000 feet and returned to Concepcion for a safe landing on runway 04.
The airline reported the aircraft needed to return after one of the engines ingested a large bird.
Passengers reported there was a large bang at the left hand side. Mechanics were inspecting the left hand engine after landing.
The aircraft was able to depart again and reached Santiago with a delay of 7 hours.
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