Created Wednesday, Aug 2nd 2023 17:36Z, last updated Wednesday, Aug 2nd 2023 17:36Z
A Southwest Airlines Boeing 737-700, registration N258WN performing flight
WN-497 from Orlando,FL to Phoenix,AZ (USA), was climbing out of Orlando's runway 35L when the crew stopped the climb at 6000 feet due to a problem with the nose gear. The aircraft returned to Orlando for a landing on runway 36R without further incident about 40 minutes after departure. The aircraft stopped on the runway, the runway was closed. 2 passengers received minor injuries.
The FAA reported: "AIRCRAFT DECLARED AN EMERGENCY DUE TO A BLOWN NOSE WHEEL TIRE ON DEPARTURE AND RETURNED TO AIRPORT, ORLANDO, FL." and stated that two passengers received minor injuries.
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