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To: fatima

That’s an engine failure, but no part of the bypass fan is left. The cowling is designed to contain one blade, not the whole fan. Maybe the shaft broke, releasing the entire bypass fan assembly.


849 posted on 04/17/2018 5:04:21 PM PDT by Cboldt
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851 posted on 04/17/2018 5:08:44 PM PDT by Cboldt
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Clueless about this.Not sure what Q meant and if it was in reference to this.Came into Philly and our first responders were there. Philadelphia Fire ‏ Verified account @PhillyFireDept Following Following @PhillyFireDept More More on @SouthwestAir Flight 1380: When plane landed, firefighters found a fuel leak and a small fire in one of the engines. Overall, 9 fire apparatus, 17 PFD personnel & 2 medic units responded. 2:06 PM - 17 Apr 2018

More on @SouthwestAir Flight 1380: When plane landed, firefighters found a fuel leak and a small fire in one of the engines. Overall, 9 fire apparatus, 17 PFD personnel & 2 medic units responded.— Philadelphia Fire (@PhillyFireDept) April 17, 2018


852 posted on 04/17/2018 5:10:25 PM PDT by fatima (Free Hugs Today :))
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