Engine shutdown on Peruvian Air Lines Boeing 737

No fatalities • Lima, Peru

A Boeing 737 experienced an uncommanded No. 2 engine shutdown during a flight from Lima to Cuzco.

What happened

On January 25, 2018, a Boeing 737-530 operated by Peruvian Air Lines was performing a scheduled flight from Lima to Cuzco, Peru. After the aircraft reached a flight level of 37,000 feet, the No. 2 engine, a CFMI CFM56-3B1, underwent an uncommanded shutdown.

The flight crew declared an emergency and initiated a diversion back to Lima. During the descent, the crew attempted to restart the engine twice without success. The engine restarted following a third attempt. The aircraft, registered as OB-2140P, landed safely in Lima with both engines functioning normally.

There were no injuries among the 2 pilots, 3 flight attendants, and 94 passengers on board.

Probable cause

No probable cause was determined in the provided report.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 25 Jan 2018 BOEING 737 530 accident near Lima, Peru?

A Boeing 737 experienced an uncommanded No. 2 engine shutdown during a flight from Lima to Cuzco.

Were there any fatalities in the 25 Jan 2018 BOEING 737 530 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 25 Jan 2018 involved a BOEING 737 530, operated by Peruvian Air Lines, at Lima, Peru.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

No probable cause was determined in the provided report.

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