Incident Overview
On January 25, 2018, a Peruvian Air Lines Boeing 737-530, registered as OB-2140P, was operating a scheduled flight from Lima to Cuzco, Peru. The aircraft was powered by two CFMI CFM56-3B1 engines.
Engine Shutdown and Diversion
After leveling off at flight level 370, the No. 2 engine experienced an uncommanded shutdown. The flight crew declared an emergency and initiated a diversion back to Lima, Peru.
Restart Attempts
The crew made two unsuccessful attempts to restart the engine. On the third attempt, the engine restarted successfully. The airplane landed at Lima with both engines operating.
Occupants and Injuries
There were no injuries among the 2 pilots, 3 flight attendants, and 94 passengers on board.
Investigation
The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Government of Peru, conducted by the Comision de Investigacion de Accidentes de Aviacion (CIAA) of the Direccion General de Aeronautica Civil.