Created Thursday, Aug 31st 2023 18:31Z, last updated Thursday, Aug 31st 2023 18:31Z
A Volotea Airlines Airbus A320-200, registration EC-NOS performing flight
V7-1702 from Catania to Ancona (Italy) with 171 people on board, was climbing out of Catania's runway 08 when the crew stopped the climb at FL130 after the left hand engine (CFM56) emitted a loud bang and streaks of flame. The aircraft returned to Catania for a safe landing on runway 08 about 25 minutes after departure.
Passengers reported there was a dull sound from the left hand engine, the left hand engine emitted flames.
A replacement A320-200 registration EC-NTL reached Ancona with a delay of about 3 hours.
The occurrence aircraft is still on the ground in Catania about 25 hours after landing back.
Related Flight:
V71702,
Volotea News
