As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.
What was found
THE TOWER REPORTED TO FLIGHT CREW THAT THEY SAW SPARKS COMING FROM NR 2 ENGINE AFTER TAKEOFF. ENGINE POWER WAS NORMAL AND THE AIRCRAFT WAS RETURNED TO IAH WHERE IT LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. THE NR 2 ENGINE WAS REMOVED AND REPLACED. *S/D* SHOP FINDINGS REVEALED THE 8TH STAGE STATOR SUPPORT HAD BROKEN.