United B738 at Denver on Apr 13th 2025, engine shut down in flight

Last Update: April 18, 2025 / 17:52:50 GMT/Zulu time

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Incident Facts

Date of incident
Apr 13, 2025

Classification
Incident

Cause
Engine shut down in flight

Airline
United

Flight number
UA-2325

Departure
Denver, United States

Destination
Edmonton, Canada

Aircraft Registration
N27213

Aircraft Type
Boeing 737-800

ICAO Type Designator
B738

A United Boeing 737-800, registration N27213 performing flight UA-2325 from Denver,CO (USA) to Edmonton,AB (Canada) with 153 passengers and 6 crew, was climbing out of Denver's runway 34L when upon contacting departure the crew declared Mayday reporting they had lost their right hand engine (CFM56). The crew subsequently added they were dealing with a fire at their wing. The crew later requested to enter a hold while working the checklists. The aircraft positioned for an approach to 34L and landed safely about 40 minutes after departure.

Ground observers reported the right hand engine emitted three distinct streaks of flames.

The airline reported a possible wildlife strike.

On Apr 17th 2025 the FAA reported: "AIRCRAFT STRUCK A RABBIT AND RETURNED TO AIRPORT, DENVER, CO."

A replacement Boeing 737-800 registration N79541 reached Edmonton with a delay of about 3 hours.

The occurrence aircraft is still on the ground about 11 hours after landing back.
Aircraft Registration Data
Registration mark
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Country of Registration
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Incident Facts

Date of incident
Apr 13, 2025

Classification
Incident

Cause
Engine shut down in flight

Airline
United

Flight number
UA-2325

Departure
Denver, United States

Destination
Edmonton, Canada

Aircraft Registration
N27213

Aircraft Type
Boeing 737-800

ICAO Type Designator
B738

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