“Catastrophic engine failure”. Southwest B737 returned to Phoenix after departure. Real ATC
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Published 2023-04-04
31-MAR-2023. A Southwest Airlines Boeing 737-700 (B737), registration N264LV, performing flight SWA9010 / WN9010 from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, AZ (USA) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, CA (USA) after departure, about at 13000 feet, reported catastrophic engine failure, declared an emergency and requested return to Phoenix. After landing the emergency personnel reported oil residue on the fuselage by the number one engine.
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Timestamps:
00:00 Description of situation
00:17 Initial climb.
00:36 Southwest 9010 reported catastrophic engine failure
03:09 Southwest 9010 turned inbound the airport
05:26 The crew contacted Tower controller
06:37 Landing at Phoenix Sky Harbor
07:00 Fire Command started communication with the pilots
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THE VALUE OF THIS VIDEO:
THE MAIN VALUE IS EDUCATION. This reconstruction will be useful for actual or future air traffic controllers and pilots, people who plan to connect life with aviation, who like aviation. With help of this video reconstruction you’ll learn how to use radiotelephony rules, Aviation English language and general English language (for people whose native language is not English) in situation in flight, which was shown. THE MAIN REASON I DO THIS IS TO HELP PEOPLE TO UNDERSTAND EVERY EMERGENCY SITUATION, EVERY WORD AND EVERY MOVE OF AIRCRAFT.
SOURCES OF MATERIAL, LICENSES AND PERMISSIONS:
Source of communications – www.liveatc.net/ (I have a permission (Letter) for commercial use of radio communications from LiveATC.net).
Map, aerial pictures (License (ODbL) ©OpenStreetMap -www.openstreetmap.org/copyright/en.) Permission for commercial use, royalty-free use.
Radar screen (In new versions of videos) – Made by author.
Text version of communication – Made by Author.
Video editing - Made by author.
HOW I DO VIDEOS:
1) I monitor media, airspace, looking for any non-standard, emergency and interesting situation.
2) I find communications of ATC unit for the period of time I need.
3) I take only phrases between air traffic controller and selected flight.
4) I find a flight path of selected aircraft.
5) I make an animation (early couple of videos don’t have animation) of flight path and aircraft, where the aircraft goes on his route.
6) When I edit video I put phrases of communications to specific points in video (in tandem with animation).
7) Together with my comments (voice and text) I edit and make a reconstruction of emergency, non-standard and interesting situation in flight.
All Comments (21)
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I was on this flight with my 6 month old daughter and it was terrifying. Loud boom with the abrupt sound of the turbine tapering off. Some people thought they saw sparks. I didn’t personally. Glad to see the professional side of this was handled so well. No matter how rare it is I’m gonna be scared of flights from now on 😂.
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Now, imagine this situation with 1 pilot onboard as Congress is considering allowing. These guys are busy.
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Always accept an offer from ARFF to escort your aircraft to the gate.
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I just want to tell you both good luck. We're all counting on you.
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I fly SWA all the time and have for decades, and this is exactly the kind of talent and professionalism I’ve come to expect. Thanx for all you do, and ATC and fire crews too.
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That captain is a true gentleman.
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I was flying in that day for SkyWest, they slowed us down to 190 kts when we were 100 miles from the airport. Solid work southwest pilots!
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These videos show just how safe air travel is with the measures in place when things go wrong.
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Can't say enough about the awesome professionalism demonstrated by all parties involved in this episode, the pilots, the ATC and the Fire command. 😀
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Everyone did an amazing job, but I especially liked the clear dictation and cadence of the tower ATC. That was crystal clear. Also I'm super happy about the ground emergency incident commander repeating back to the tower what was told to him to confirm. I don't think enough ground ops do that and sometimes it makes things confusing because they aren't understanding the radio communication or the overall situation correctly.
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If I was in an emergency situation needing help, that ATC is the voice I would want to hear, hell of a job.
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Incredibly professional by the pilots, air traffic control and emergency crews. Excellent outcome.
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Southwest pilots are always so calm, chill about things. SW: Southwest 123 Tower? Tower: Southwest 123 go ahead. SW: Yeah our wing fell off may need to return.
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This video along with others show how well the aviators are trained and how well these guys and gals are under pressure. It’s not a video game and you get multiple tries. Great job!!!
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It's one thing to experience an engine failure in the sim. Hats off to the crew for their professionalism. Job well done.
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ATC: “no rush, but getting a little close to the Supes, might want to start thinking about making that turn here soon” lol all jokes aside, one heck of a job by all involved. As smooth as it could have been. Love the upbeat attitude of the pilot.
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The controller did the usual rabbit in the headlights thing of giving an instruction, asking a question and passing traffic information all at the same time during a period of high flight deck workload. I have one basic rule when a pilot reports an issue: "Roger. Report your intentions when able". Let them fly the aircraft, they will come back to you.
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FO was understandably shaken, but the INSTANT that captain got on freq this became a slight annoyance and everyone calmed down. Amazing.
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EVERYONE did one heck of a job! This makes me almost tear up with pride listening to how professional everyone was. Gosh..what an incredible job!
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Exactly the sort of people you want running the show all round. Superb professionalism to ensure the best outcome.
