Southwest Flight Suffers Engine Failure, Diverts Safely

Southwest plane forced to divert and land in Los Angeles after engine failure

‘Nothing is more important to Southwest than the Safety of our Customers and Employees,’ the airline said

Southwest flight suffers engine failure, diverts safely

(The Hill) -- A Southwest Airlines flight departing Hollywood Burbank Airport suffered engine failure and safely diverted to Los Angeles International Airport, an airline spokesperson told The Hill.  Flight 1394 was en route to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport before the crew reported the engine issue. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) told The Hill that the plane landed at LAX on Thursday around 8:15 a.m. local time. “Following …

Southwest Airlines Emergency Landing After Engine Failure

Southwest Airlines Emergency Landing After Engine Failure A Southwest Airlines Boeing 737-700 was forced to make an emergency landing at Los Angeles International Airport following an engine failure just after its departure from Hollywood Burbank Airport on Thursday.Southwest Airlines announced in a statement that efforts are being made to reaccommodate the passengers on alternative flights bound for Phoenix. The aircraft was able to taxi to a g…