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EMERGENCY Engine of A320 VivaColombia #VVC8023 exploded after take off

Last updated: January 20, 2016, 22:53 UTC
Published: Friday, February 6, 2015, at 13:09 UTC
Category: Emergency
Author: Melanie Kraft
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A plane of the Colombian airline VivaColombia was forced to turn around and rest on the Bogota International Airport following an engine problem moments after takeoff.

The plane, an Airbus A320 , registration HK- 5051, VVC8023 flight,  Bogota – Medellin (Colombia), took off around 19:00 local time when a few moments later, all passengers heard a loud explosion coming from the right engine, followed by flames and sparks.

The pilots immediately turned around to land in Bogota amid security vehicles.

ByMelanie Kraft
Melanie's aviation journey began at a young age, earning her first pilot certifications while still a teenager, before she ever held a driver’s license! As lead journalist at AIRLIVE.net, she plays a pivotal role in shaping the voice and editorial direction of the website. Her experience spans flight operations, air traffic coordination and emergency incident analysis.
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