Coverage dated August 16, 2023

Southwest plane makes emergency landing after flames seen shooting out of engine

Headline from ABC 7 Chicago

The Cancun-bound flight was forced to turn around and make an emergency landing in Houston after flames were seen shooting out of the engine.

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ABC 7 Chicago
Southwest plane makes emergency landing after flames seen shooting out of engine (opens ABC 7 Chicago)
Published Aug 16, 2023
ABC 7 Chicago's feed description
The Cancun-bound flight was forced to turn around and make an emergency landing in Houston after flames were seen shooting out of the engine.
FOX Business
Southwest Airlines plane seen on fire in Houston skies after 'mechanical issue' (opens FOX Business)
Published Aug 16, 2023
FOX Business's feed description
A Southwest Airlines flight from Houston to Cancun, Mexico, on Tuesday night was seen on fire in videos from bystanders and passengers after what the airline said was a "mechanical issue."
NBC News
Southwest Airlines engine catches fire, prompting Cancun-bound flight's return to Houston (opens NBC News)
Published Aug 16, 2023
NBC News's feed description
Dramatic video captured the plane in distress before safely landing.

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