B737-700
Dispatch Dispatcher
Aircraft Equipment Problem Critical
Flight Crew Diverted; Flight Crew Inflight Shutdown; Flight Crew Landed in Emergency Condition
Aircraft
Flight Crew reported the Oil Filter Bypass Light illuminated. The light would not go out at reduced thrust as per the QRH. They performed Number 1 engine shutdown and diverted to nearest suitable airport.
A B737NG flight crew shut down the left engine and diverted to the nearest suitable airport in response to an illuminated oil filter bypass light.