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American Airlines Boeing 737-800 suffers engine failure after take-off Columbus, Ohio, U.S.

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On 23 April, an American Airlines Boeing 737-800 (registered N972NN) operated domestic flight AA1958 between Columbus, Ohio, and Phoenix, Arizona, United States. Shortly after take-off, the aircraft sustained a right-hand engine failure.

In a short video that appeared on social media (watch below), flames and smoke was spotted coming from the engine.

The pilots safely returned to Columbus around 30 minutes after the initial take-off.

A post-flight inspection revealed that the Boeing 737-800 suffered a bird strike.

This post was published on 23 April 2023 22:38

Bart Noëth

Working for 25 years in the aviation industry, I changed my career and became a firefighter/EMT in 2021. I like to spend my free time with my two sons, girlfriend, family and friends. I love to travel, wine and dine and support my favourite football squad KV Mechelen. Once an Ironman 70.3 finisher and dreaming of completing a full distance.

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