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Alaska Airlines Engine Fire Landing | Kansas City News
An Alaska Airlines flight from Seattle to Kansas City made a dramatic emergency landing Wednesday night after pilots spotted flames erupting from one of its engines. The Boeing 737 MAX 9 touched down just before midnight, prompting a swift response from the Kansas City Fire Department, who confirmed the fire on engine two upon arrival—though it was already extinguished. All passengers evacuated safely, and by dawn, the incident was fully contained and closed. A sobering reminder that even with advanced tech, air travel can still throw unexpected surprises—and in this case, everyone walked…
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