Southwest Flight Makes Emergency Landing at Hobby Airport Due to Engine Fire
KHOU 11May 7, 20252 min2,067 views
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- ✈️ A Southwest flight bound for Cabo was forced to make an emergency landing at Hobby Airport shortly after takeoff.
- 💥 Passengers reported hearing a loud bang and seeing flames shoot out of the right engine shortly after ascending.
- 👨✈️ The pilot declared an emergency and the plane stayed airborne for approximately 15 minutes before returning to land.
Passenger Evacuation and Aftermath
- 🆘 Upon landing, over 100 passengers had to evacuate the aircraft using emergency slides.
- 🔥 The Houston Fire Department responded to extinguish the engine fire and a small grass fire near the runway.
- 👍 Passengers generally felt that Southwest customer service handled the incident well, receiving meal vouchers.
- ✈️ The Cabo-bound flight was rebooked, and a new flight departed later that afternoon without incident.
Ongoing Investigation
- 🔍 Southwest is currently investigating the exact cause of the engine fire.
- 📰 Updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
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