Aviation Incidents News

"2024 Southwest Boeing Incident: Engine Cover Falls Off, Emergency Landing Made"

A Southwest Airlines Boeing 737-800 experienced an engine cowling falling off during takeoff, prompting an FAA investigation. This incident is the latest in a series of Boeing aircraft issues in 2024, including an Alaska Airlines 737 MAX 9 door plug panel blowing off mid-flight and other incidents involving loose bolts, engine failures, and technical issues. The FAA is reviewing multiple recent incidents, and NTSB data shows a total of 29 Boeing plane incidents globally from January 1 to April 7, 2024.