What happened
The FAA’s narrative, in sentence case. The FAA writes it in capitals and removes private details.
While level at 25000 feet flight experienced loud bank from left engine maintenance found severe damage to blades.
As the FAA filed it
WHILE LEVEL AT 25000 FEET FLIGHT EXPERIENCED LOUD BANK FROM LEFT ENGINE MAINTENANCE FOUND SEVERE DAMAGE TO BLADES.
Other reports on N9338 · 3
Matched to the same aircraft by N-number and date.
Incident 20061211026339IFinal Approach-IFR · Omaha, NE(-23) N9338, DC-9-31, was operated by northwest airlines, inc. as flight 1723 from detroit, MI, to Omaha, NE. The pilot executed a go around because of a gear problem on final approach. The pilot reported that he had an indicator light indicating that the…Incident 19851130065039ITo Init Climb(1st Pwr Reduct) · Memphis, TNLeft engine failed on takeoff. Returned. Replaced engine due to fan blade failure.Incident 19790831033779IClimb · Des Moines, IAGround crew man was accidentally shut in baggage compartment. Aircraft took off but returned to airport.