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aviation-safety2 years ago•2 min saved

"Southwest Pilot Declares Emergency as Engine Cover Rips Off Mid-Flight"

Dramatic cockpit audio captured a Southwest Airlines pilot declaring an emergency and requesting an immediate return to Denver after an engine cover ripped off shortly after takeoff, causing a piece of engine cowling to hang off and strike one of the flaps. The flight landed safely with no injuries, and the incident was attributed to a mechanical issue. This comes amid ongoing safety concerns for Boeing, as the aerospace giant faces a criminal investigation and a $1 billion lawsuit over recent incidents involving its aircraft.

via New York Post |

#aviation-safety #boeing #cockpit-audio

aviation2 years ago•2 min saved

"Southwest Boeing Plane Loses Engine Cover During Takeoff"

A Southwest Airlines Boeing 737-800 bound for Houston returned to Denver International Airport after an engine cover fell off and struck a wing flap during takeoff. The plane landed safely, and no injuries were reported. Passengers were flown to Houston on another plane, arriving three hours behind schedule. The FAA is investigating the incident, and Boeing has been under scrutiny since a similar incident involving an Alaska Airlines plane in January.

via The Washington Post|

#aviation #boeing-737-800 #denver-international-airport

aviation-safety2 years ago•2 min saved

"Southwest Airlines Boeing 737: Engine Cover Falls Off During Denver Takeoff"

A Boeing 737-800 operated by Southwest Airlines experienced an engine covering falling off and striking the wing flap during takeoff from Denver International Airport. The flight safely returned to the airport, and the passengers will be accommodated on another aircraft. The incident is under investigation by both Southwest's maintenance team and the Federal Aviation Administration. This event adds to a series of recent safety concerns involving Boeing aircraft, prompting increased scrutiny of the manufacturer and its fleet.

via CBS News|

#aviation-safety #boeing #engine-cover

business2 years ago•2 min saved

"FAA Investigates Southwest Boeing 737 Engine Cover Loss"

A Southwest Airlines flight with 135 passengers made an emergency landing at Denver International Airport after the engine cover of a Boeing 737-800 fell off during takeoff and struck the wing flap. No injuries were reported, and the plane was towed back to the gate for investigation by the Federal Aviation Administration. Passengers boarded another plane and arrived in Houston approximately three hours behind schedule. This incident comes amid increased scrutiny of commercial air travel episodes, including maintenance issues with Boeing and Airbus jets.

via The New York Times|

#boeing #business #denver-international-airport

aviation2 years ago•1 min saved

"Southwest Airlines Boeing 737 Engine Cover Incident Sparks FAA Investigation"

A Southwest Airlines Boeing 737 was forced to make an emergency landing after its engine cover ripped off mid-flight. The incident adds to a series of problems for Boeing planes, with the FAA investigating the matter. Passengers were unharmed, and the airline's maintenance team is reviewing the aircraft. This comes after the grounding of 171 Boeing 737 Max 9 planes in January and amid ongoing concerns about Boeing's safety and attention to detail.

via Business Insider|

#aviation #boeing-737 #emergency-landing