Flight Crew Air Transport Pilot (ATP)
Flight Crew Last 90 Days 242; Flight Crew Type 1600
Aircraft Equipment Problem Critical
Flight Crew Inflight Shutdown; Flight Crew Landed in Emergency Condition; Flight Crew Diverted
Aircraft
During cruise at FL390; we noticed an airframe/engine vibration. EGT on the number one engine increased 100 degrees higher than the number two. F/A (Flight Attendant) reported flames from the number one engine. Accomplished QRC Engine Fire Checklist; and shutdown the engine. Diverted and landed flaps 15. ARFF (Air Rescue Fire Fighting) reported no fire/smoke. Taxied to the gate; and shut down.
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B737-700 flight crew experienced engine vibrations along with rising EGT at FL390. A Flight Attendant reported flames coming from the number one engine. The engine was shut down and the flight diverted to the nearest suitable airport.