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Aerolíneas Argentinas 737 Diverts to Ezeiza After Engine Failure, No Injuries Reported

Officials diverted traffic to Ezeiza during runway inspections at Aeroparque.

Overview

  • Flight AR1526 from Aeroparque to Córdoba declared an emergency about 30 minutes after departure when the left engine reported a fault.
  • The Boeing 737-800 (registration LV-FSK) landed safely at Ezeiza at 10:20, where firefighters and emergency crews were standing by.
  • Operations at Aeroparque were temporarily suspended for runway inspection and debris removal after reports of metal fragments shed during takeoff.
  • Ezeiza’s runway was briefly closed for the emergency response and was reopened at 11:40, with multiple Aeroparque flights diverted in the interim.
  • Aerolíneas rebooked the 161 passengers on a replacement AR1526 departing Ezeiza at 13:30 and notified the manufacturer for a joint technical inspection.