# NTSB Incident DCA24LA330
> **BOEING 737-8** · 2023-12-20 · Kenner, LA, USA · —
## Event
- **NTSB number:** DCA24LA330
- **Event ID:** 20241121195527
- **Type:** Incident
- **Date:** 2023-12-20
- **Location:** Kenner, LA, USA
- **Coordinates:** 29.997399, -90.261693
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** —
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 0
## Aircraft
- **Make:** BOEING
- **Model:** 737-8
- **Registration:** N8830Q
- **FAR Part:** 121
- **Engines:** 2
- **Damage:** MINR
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

A partial loss of engine power due to bird ingestion in the No. 1 (left) engine, which resulted in the activation of the load reduction device to prevent vibration. The load reduction device activation resulted in smoke and fumes entering the cockpit.

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