Created Saturday, Mar 23rd 2024 19:29Z, last updated Saturday, Mar 23rd 2024 19:29Z
A Southwest Airlines Boeing 737-800, registration N8578Q performing flight
WN-1575 from Fort Lauderdale,FL to Houston Hobby,TX (USA) with 184 people on board, was climbing out of Fort Lauderdale's runway 10L when the crew reported a right hand engine (CFM56) failure, the crew stopped the climb at about 4000 feet and decided to return to Fort Lauderdale. The aircraft returned to Fort Lauderdale for a safe landing on runway 10L about 16 minutes after departure. The aircraft vacated the runway and stopped for an inspection by emergency services before continuing to the apron.
A replacement Boeing 737-800 registration N8527Q reached Houston with a delay of about 5:15 hours.
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