Southwest 737 Experiences “Uncontained Engine Failure:” Lands Safely in Pensacola

Photo: Greg Linton

[ Breaking ]August 27, 2016 6:24 pm ET

By Ryan Ewing

Southwest flight 3472 from New Orleans to Orlando diverted to Pensacola, Florida after an incident involving the number two engine.

The aircraft involved was N766SW, a 16 year old 737-7H4 with CFM56 engines. There were 99 passengers and 5 crew members onboard, who safely deplaned in Pensacola.

The engine appears to have significant damage, losing a cowling and exposing part of the main rotor. However, the incident appears to extend further than just the engine with the fuselage and horizontal stabilizer seeing slight damage.

A great job today by our professional @SouthwestAir pilots! The best safety device is always a well-trained pilot. pic.twitter.com/B4GpLyC6gA

— SWA Pilots’ Assn. (@swapapilots) August 27, 2016

Southwest 737 damage not limited to engine. Fuselage and wing root too. https://t.co/b4FRjb05ZH #WN3472 pic.twitter.com/dVmAr0HySM

— Jon Ostrower (@jonostrower) August 27, 2016

Southwest has put the aircraft out of service and is working with the NTSB to investigate the incident. The NTSB has stated that they are “investigating [an] incident involving a Southwest Airline fight that experienced uncontained engine failure, diverted to Pensacola Int’l.”

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