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MINNEAPOLIS- A Sun Country Airlines (SY) Boeing 737 experienced a fiery engine malfunction shortly after taking off from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), forcing an emergency landing.
The flight was headed for Minneapolis–St. Paul International Airport (MSP), when one engine sparked and flamed out mid-air, alarming passengers and prompting an immediate FAA investigation.
Photo: Sun Country AirlinesSun Country 737 Emergency Landing
Sun Country Airlines Flight 430 departed from LAX on Monday night with 166 passengers onboard. Just minutes into the flight, the aircraft’s right engine began emitting sparks and flames, according to eyewitnesses and confirmed by officials.
The pilots quickly declared an emergency and safely returned the aircraft to LAX. Emergency vehicles were already positioned on the tarmac as a precaution.
Passengers onboard described the terrifying event, with one individual, Sarah, telling WCCO that she was seated directly next to the affected engine. “I saw just a really bright flash out the window,” she said.
“The passenger next to me held hands and kind of comforted each other, bracing for the worst.” Another traveler, Ruth Sorensen, recalled the loud sound onboard, describing it as something akin to a lightning strike or explosion.
“We weren’t even in the air 25 minutes,” she said. “We could actually hear the engine shutting down after this happened, and the flames were coming out.”
According to the Daily Mail, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has initiated an investigation to determine the cause of the engine failure.
The airline released a statement reinforcing its commitment to safety: “Our passengers and crew are our priority, and we appreciate the professionalism of our pilots and flight attendants to ensure the safety of our customers.”
Photo: Copyright to CLEMENT ALLOING PHOTOGRAPHIE | FlickrTurkish Airlines Diverts
In a separate incident this week, Turkish Airlines (TK) Flight TK79 en route to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) from Istanbul Airport (IST) had to divert due to a medical emergency.
The flight, which took off just before 2:30 PM local time, was over Greenland when a passenger suffered a severe medical issue. Flight attendants began CPR and consulted with ground-based medical experts.
While the crew initially prepared to land at Keflavik Airport (KEF) in Iceland, the passenger was pronounced dead onboard.
Given the circumstances, the pilots made the decision to continue to Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) for appropriate handling of the situation.
Since the individual had already passed away, landing in US territory offered better logistical support without requiring immediate medical intervention outside the country.
Photo: Sun Country AirlinesAviation Authorities Respond
Both incidents highlight the unpredictable nature of in-flight emergencies and the importance of rapid crew response.
The FAA’s prompt investigation into the Sun Country Airlines engine failure will likely assess engine integrity, maintenance logs, and flight data recordings.
Meanwhile, the Turkish Airlines incident emphasizes the critical need for medical readiness on long-haul flights.
Aviation safety remains a top priority for global regulators and airlines alike, with protocols in place for emergency landings, medical triage, and technical inspections.
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