"Credit to the crew for following standard procedures for this situation and landing safely and without incident," the Alaska spokesperson said. "We worked to take care of our guests and accommodate their travel to Oakland yesterday afternoon, and we apologize for the inconvenience."
An Alaska Airlines flight faced a terrifying midair engine failure. A passenger noted the issue but praised the pilots for their handling of the situation.
The FAA reported that Boeing 737-700 experienced an engine failure shortly after takeoff and safely returned to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport for an investigation.
With multiple safety probes into Boeing, incidents this year have included engine failures, door detachments, and mechanical issues raising significant concerns for the manufacturer.
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