B737 Undifferentiated or Other Model
Flight Crew Multiengine; Flight Crew Instrument; Flight Crew Air Transport Pilot (ATP)
Flight Crew Total 3956; Flight Crew Type 1697
Workload; Time Pressure; Situational Awareness
Aircraft Equipment Problem Critical
Flight Crew Diverted; Flight Crew Landed in Emergency Condition; General Maintenance Action
Aircraft
After takeoff on Runway XX at ZZZ; on the climb at 300 feet the number 2 engine started to compressor stall. There were 2 loud bangs; the aircraft shuddered; and flames were observed coming out of the engine by the passengers. The number 2 N1 dropped from approximately 93% to approximately 71% during the stalls. As soon as the thrust was reduced the compressor stalls stopped. We [advised ATC]; completed the QRH steps (the engine was stabilized so we did not shut it down); and landed at ZZZ1.
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B737 flight crew reported that after takeoff the Number 2 engine experienced a compressor stall; but functioned at a reduced power setting until a diversion to a suitable airport could be accomplished.