A Southwest Flight 3396 from Orange County made an emergency landing at Los Angeles International Airport after the crew reported an engine issue on Friday, November 6, 2026.
The flight was scheduled to land at San José Mieta International Airport but stopped its climb around 20,000 feet and began sending squawking code 7700 to air traffic controllers.
The plane reportedly took off around 11:30 a.m. and touched down within an hour later, per Federal Aviation Administration data.
The FAA issued a statement that reads, “Southwest Airlines Flight 3396 landed safely at Los Angeles International Airport around 12:25 p.m. local time after the crew reported an engine issue.”
While Southwest Airlines also released a statement that said, “The Pilots followed established procedures and landed the aircraft uneventually,” adding that the plane “diverted safely to Los Angeles International Airport after the Pilots received an engine-related maintenance indication.”
While Southwest Airlines also updated its customers for alternate flights, stating, “We appreciate the professionalism of our Pilots and Flight Crew. Southwest will accommodate our Customers on another aircraft to San Jose. Nothing is more important to Southwest than the Safety of our Customers and Employees.”
“WN3396 landed without incident, arriving on Runway 25L,” the Los Angeles International Airport confirmed in a statement.
The FAA has launched an investigation into the flight scare.
