Overview
- Southwest Flight 3396 was diverted to Los Angeles International Airport after the crew reported an engine-related maintenance warning and landed without incident.
- The airline said pilots followed established procedures and that customers will be accommodated on another aircraft to finish the trip to San Jose.
- The Federal Aviation Administration has opened an investigation and the airline has not released technical details about the warning.
- Flight data reported the crew transmitted transponder code 7700, which notifies air traffic control of a general emergency and prompts priority handling.
- Passengers were delayed while Southwest arranged alternate transport and further operational and regulatory checks will follow as investigators seek the cause.