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A Southwest Airlines flight departing from Lubbock, Texas, had to return to the gate shortly after aborting its takeoff roll.
The flight crew reported a possible engine fire, according to a statement from Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport.
Upon receiving reports of an engine failure and fire, Lubbock Fire Rescue responded promptly. Crews worked on extinguishing the fire, and the incident occurred on a Thursday.
The flight was scheduled to depart for Las Vegas but returned to the gate before takeoff, according to the airline.
Lisa Powell, a passenger on the flight, shared her experience with local station stating, "We had reached the acceleration phase of takeoff, almost ready to lift off, and then we heard a 'thump.'
The plane swerved, and we came to a stop."
Initially, Powell described the experience as not particularly frightening, thinking it might be a blown-out tire.
However, the pilot informed them, "The engine had ingested something, and a flame had occurred." Powell mentioned that they had to wait for about 10 minutes while the fire department cooled down the brakes before heading back to the gate.
Fortunately, the aircraft was able to return to the gate using its own power, according to the city's statement.
All passengers were safely able to deplane and return to the terminal while Southwest Airlines worked to accommodate them and arrange for another aircraft.
As of 7 p.m. local time, runway 17R was closed for cleaning and inspection, as per the city's announcement.
Lubbock Fire Rescue stated that there were no reported injuries from the incident.
This engine fire incident occurred just a day after another Southwest Airlines flight made an emergency landing in Tampa Bay, Florida, due to severe turbulence over the Gulf of Mexico, resulting in two passengers needing medical attention.