Southwest Flight Diverts to LAX After Engine Issue

Southwest Flight 3396 was diverted to Los Angeles International Airport after its crew reported an engine issue while traveling from John Wayne Airport in Santa Ana to San Jose Mineta International Airport on November 6. The plane landed shortly after 12:25 p.m. and arrived without incident on Runway 25L. The crew reported an engine issue. Southwest had not provided a comment by publication.

Air traffic data showed the aircraft stopped climbing at about 20,000 feet and broadcast code 7700, which signals a general emergency to air traffic controllers. It had taken off at about 11:30 a.m. and landed in Los Angeles less than an hour later.

The crew identified an engine issue. Southwest had not provided a comment by publication.