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Accident to the Boeing 737 registered N766SW operated by Southwest Airlines on 08/27/2016 en route [Investigation led by NTSB / United States]

Avarie non contenue du moteur gauche en croisière, déroutement

Responsible entity

United States - NTSB

Preliminary data based on the notification from the United States authorities:

The plane experienced an uncontained engine failure and diverted to Pensacola airport (PNS), landing whithout incident. Pax deplaned via airstairs. Engine forward of pylon separated in flight.