"FAA Investigates Southwest Airlines Jet Engine Fire in Texas"

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Source: The Associated Press
"FAA Investigates Southwest Airlines Jet Engine Fire in Texas"
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A Southwest Airlines plane at Lubbock, Texas, experienced an engine fire before takeoff, prompting its return to the gate. The FAA is investigating the incident, which involved a Boeing 737-800 with CFM International engines. The flight, bound for Las Vegas, was able to continue with a replacement plane later that evening.

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