This was reported by the Cuban Aviation Corporation SA (CACSA).

“At Jose Marti International Airport, a Southwest Airlines Boeing 737 (SWA 3923) bound for Fort Lauderdale encountered an engine failure during takeoff.

In accordance with the established procedure, his landing was allowed at the Havana airport, ”RIA Novosti quotes the company.

The passengers were evacuated, their condition is satisfactory, the causes of the incident are being investigated.