Soutwest B737 at Dallas on May 7th 2018, flaps problem

Last Update: May 8, 2018 / 16:29:00 GMT/Zulu time

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Incident Facts

Date of incident
May 7, 2018

Classification
Incident

Flight number
WN-1118

Aircraft Registration
N216WR

Aircraft Type
Boeing 737-700

ICAO Type Designator
B737

A Southwest Airlines Boeing 737-700, registration N216WR performing flight WN-1118 from Nashville,TN to Dallas Love,TX (USA) with 103 passengers, was on approach to Dallas Love Aerodrome when the crew received an abnormal flaps indication, climbed back to 4000 feet and decided to divert to Dallas Ft. Worth,TX (USA) because of the longer runways available. The aircraft landed safely on Forth Worth Airport at a higher than normal speed about 25 minutes after aborting the approach to Love Airport.

The occurrence aircraft remained on the ground for about 10 hours, then positioned to Dallas Love and resumed service.
Aircraft Registration Data
Registration mark
N216WR
Country of Registration
United States
Date of Registration
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Manufacturer
BOEING
Aircraft Model / Type
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Number of Seats
ICAO Aircraft Type
B737
Year of Manufacture
Serial Number
Aircraft Address / Mode S Code (HEX)
Engine Count
Engine Manufacturer
Engine Model
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Incident Facts

Date of incident
May 7, 2018

Classification
Incident

Flight number
WN-1118

Aircraft Registration
N216WR

Aircraft Type
Boeing 737-700

ICAO Type Designator
B737

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