Created Thursday, May 30th 2024 16:58Z, last updated Thursday, May 30th 2024 16:58Z
A Southwest Boeing 737-700, registration N465WN performing flight
WN-423 from Lubbock,TX to Austin,TX (USA), was climbing out of Lubbock's runway 08 when the crew stopped the climb at about 13,000 feet reporting an engine (CFM56) oil issue. The aircraft returned to Lubbock for a safe landing on runway 17R about 20 minutes after departure.
The aircraft remained on the ground for about 3 hours, then departed again and reached Austin with a delay of about 3.5 hours, however, did not continue service. The aircraft positioned to Dallas Love,TX (USA) and remained in Dallas for about 18.5 hours after landing in Dallas.
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