Overview

• Flight AR1526, a Boeing 737-800 (LV-FSK), suffered a left-engine failure just after takeoff from Aeroparque and diverted to Ezeiza, where it landed safely with no injuries reported.
• Aeroparque briefly suspended operations to inspect and clear runway debris from the failed engine, causing diversions and delays before resuming service late morning.
• Aerolíneas Argentinas has temporarily withdrawn eight 737-800s with the same CFM engines for inspections, notifying regulators and coordinating assessments with the manufacturer and regional operators.
• The airline says affected engines were properly maintained and below CFM’s 17,200-cycle inspection threshold, noting this is the fourth comparable incident in the past year.
• Union statements flagged recurring engine concerns, and the grounded aircraft represent nearly 10% of the total fleet and a sizable share of 737-800s, prompting schedule adjustments as reviews proceed.