Created Thursday, Aug 17th 2023 09:30Z, last updated Thursday, Aug 17th 2023 09:30Z
A Southwest Airlines Boeing 737-700, registration N7737E performing flight
WN-307 from Houston Hobby,TX (USA) to Cancun (Mexico), was in the initial climb out of Hobby's runway 31L when the right hand engine (CFM56) emitted bangs and streaks of flames, an engine fire warning occurred, prompting the crew to stop the climb at 3000 feet, shut the engine down and return to Houston Hobby for a safe landing on runway 04 about 15 minutes after departure. The aircraft vacated the runway and stopped clear of the runway for inspection by emergency services.
A replacement Boeing 737-700 registration N555LV reached Cancun with a delay of about 2.5 hours.
The occurrence aircraft is still on the ground in Houston about 33 hours after landing back.
The airline reported a potential mechanical problem.
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