Flight new York — Dallas made an emergency landing in Philadelphia due to engine problems

On Tuesday shortly before noon flight Southwest Airlines No. 1380 made an emergency landing at Philadelphia International airport. The aircraft took off from LaGuardia airport, new York.

At least one person was taken to hospital immediately after landing, which occurred around 11:00. At the moment, the reason for the hospitalization is unclear.

The reason of emergency landing became refusal of one of engines. In the photo from the scene shows damage.

What a flight! Made it!! Still here!! #southwest #flight1380 pic.twitter.com/Cx2mqoXVzY

— Joe Marcus (@joeasaprap) April 17, 2018

According to the statement Southwest Airlines, on Board of the plane brand Boeing 737 was 143 passengers and 5 crew members.

Update on Flight #1380: pic.twitter.com/JhwVlUBeia

— Southwest Airlines (@SouthwestAir) April 17, 2018

The carrier does not specify why there was a breakdown of the engine.

 

 

 

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