# Southwest jet forced into emergency LAX landing after terrifying midair scare

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/southwest-jet-forced-into-emergency-lax-landing-after-terrifying-midair-scare/
- Published: 2026-11-06T22:39:00+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-06T23:27:19+00:00
- Original publisher: New York Post (publisher lean: Right)
- Original article: https://nypost.com/2026/11/06/us-news/southwest-flight-safely-diverted-to-lax-due-to-engine-issue/
- Topics: Culture, Travel, World

## Key points

- Southwest Flight 3396 diverted to LAX after an engine-related warning.
- The plane landed safely shortly before 12.30 pm.
- Passengers were to continue to San Jose on another aircraft.

## Summary

Southwest Flight 3396 made an emergency landing at Los Angeles International Airport on Friday after an engine-related warning during its journey from Orange County to San Jose. The aircraft landed safely, and the FAA is investigating what prompted the diversion.

The FAA said the plane touched down shortly before 12.30 pm. Southwest said the pilots followed established procedures and landed uneventfully; passengers were to continue to San Jose on another aircraft. The airline had not provided details about the warning.

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