Created Friday, Dec 29th 2023 12:59Z, last updated Friday, Dec 29th 2023 12:59Z
A Southwest Airlines Boeing 737-700, registration N7851A performing flight
WN-464 from Las Vegas,NV to Portland,OR (USA), was climbing out of Las Vegas' runway 26R when the crew requested to level off at 15,000 feet reporting they had some flight control anomaly, later advising they needed to work some rudder checklist before returning to Las Vegas. The aircraft landed safely on Las Vegas' runway 26L about 45 minutes after departure.
A replacement Boeing 737-700 registration N462WN reached Portland with a delay of about 2:10 hours.
A passenger reported the crew told them about autopilot and control problems. Emergency services followed the aircraft to the gate. A replacement aircraft took them to Portland, the airline proactively sent an e-mail apologizing for the inconvenience and offering a voucher for future flights.
Related Flight:
WN464,
Southwest Airlines News
