NORFOLK, Va. — A Southwest flight flying from Nashville to Norfolk had to make an emergency landing at Norfolk International Airport on Wednesday afternoon after a reported engine outage, a spokesperson with the airport said. They said the aircraft landed safely, and no one was hurt.

A Southwest Airlines spokesperson provided the following statement to 13News Now:

Southwest Airlines Flight 1218 landed uneventfully at Norfolk International Airport this afternoon after the Crew received an engine maintenance indication. The Crew followed procedures and shut down the engine prior to landing. The aircraft was removed from service for a maintenance evaluation. We appreciate the professionalism of our Pilots and Flight Attendants. Nothing is more important to Southwest than the Safety of our C

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