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

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.

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