Southwest B733 at Rochester on Aug 31st 2014, flaps problem
Last Update: September 3, 2014 / 20:37:54 GMT/Zulu time
Incident Facts
Date of incident
Aug 31, 2014
Classification
Incident
Cause
Flaps problem
Airline
Southwest Airlines
Departure
Orlando, United States
Destination
Rochester, United States
Aircraft Type
Boeing 737-300
ICAO Type Designator
B733
A passenger reported the crew announced they had a flaps malfunction and would need to cirle near the aerodrome. They would be landing faster than normal, emergency services would be on standby as a precaution. They would need to brake hard, it was important therefore that all loose items were secured, seatbelts were fastened and tray tables up. The landing was a bit rougher than normal, and the passengers erupted in clapping and cheering as the aircraft slowed prompting an announcement by the captain: "What? All in all a day's work!"
Incident Facts
Date of incident
Aug 31, 2014
Classification
Incident
Cause
Flaps problem
Airline
Southwest Airlines
Departure
Orlando, United States
Destination
Rochester, United States
Aircraft Type
Boeing 737-300
ICAO Type Designator
B733
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