Safety · Tuesday, 18 August 2026
Alaska Airlines 737 MAX 9 diverts to O'Hare after engine shutdown
An Alaska Airlines 737 MAX 9 made an emergency diversion to Chicago O'Hare following an in-flight engine shutdown at 34,000 feet.
TL;DR
The aircraft experienced an engine failure at cruise altitude, forcing the crew to shut down the engine and perform an immediate diversion to the nearest suitable airport. The incident involves a major commercial aircraft type and necessitates an investigation into the cause of the engine failure at altitude.
Simple Flying17 Aug, 20:45 BST
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