Created Wednesday, Feb 21st 2024 17:02Z, last updated Wednesday, Feb 21st 2024 17:02Z
A VivaAeroBus Airbus A320-200, registration XA-VAU performing flight
VB-543 from Chicago O'Hare,IL (USA) to Guadalajara (Mexico) with 143 people on board, was climbing out of Chicago's runway 28R when the crew requested to level off at 5000 feet, they needed to work some checklists. Subsequently the crew advised they had a #1 engine failure (V2527, left hand) and would need to return to Chicago, requested runway 28C for an overweight landing. The aircraft subsequently burned off fuel however and returned to Chicago for a safe landing on runway 28R about 35 minutes after departure.
The flight was cancelled.
The aircraft is still on the ground in Chicago 3 days later.
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