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Over 160 passengers evacuated a WestJet Boeing 737-800 via emergency slides after its landing gear collapsed upon landing in Sint Maarten, prompting an emergency response; the cause of the hard landing is still under investigation.
A Qantas Boeing 737-800 made an emergency landing at Sydney Airport due to a contained engine failure shortly after takeoff, causing a grassfire on a nearby runway. The plane, bound for Brisbane, landed safely with no injuries reported. The incident led to a temporary ground stop and the cancellation or diversion of several flights. Qantas is investigating the cause of the engine issue and has assured passengers of their safety.
The FAA is investigating a Southwest Airlines flight that descended to around 500 feet above a neighborhood in Yukon, Oklahoma, during a missed approach to Will Rogers World Airport. The incident, which caused alarm among local residents, saw the aircraft eventually land safely. Southwest Airlines is cooperating with the FAA to address any irregularities, emphasizing the importance of safety.
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) stated that the engine cover loss on a Southwest Airlines Boeing 737-800 during takeoff in Denver was due to a maintenance issue. The NTSB opted not to open a formal investigation, and Southwest Airlines is addressing the issue. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is currently investigating the incident, which involved no injuries. This comes amid other recent engine issues on Southwest's fleet of Boeing planes.
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.
A Southwest Airlines Boeing 737-800 experienced an engine cowling falling off during take-off at Denver International Airport, prompting an investigation by US airline regulators. The flight, carrying 135 passengers and six crew members, safely returned to Denver after reaching an altitude of 10,300ft without any injuries reported.
The US FAA is investigating after an engine cowling on a Southwest Airlines Boeing 737-800 fell off during takeoff in Denver, striking the wing flap. The flight returned safely to Denver International airport with no injuries reported. This incident comes amid other recent engine issues with Southwest Boeing 737 planes, prompting the FAA to review multiple flights. Boeing has faced criticism for similar incidents, including a recent one involving an Alaska Airlines 737 MAX 9 jet.
A Southwest Airlines flight from Denver to Houston made an emergency landing after the engine cover of the Boeing 737-800 aircraft detached during takeoff, striking the wing flap. The plane landed safely back in Denver, and passengers were rebooked on other flights. The FAA is investigating the incident, and maintenance teams are inspecting the plane. Passengers described feeling a bump and seeing part of the plane hanging off, but praised the pilot for a successful landing.
The US Federal Aviation Administration is investigating how a United Airlines Boeing 737-800 lost an external panel before landing safely in Oregon, with a post-landing inspection revealing the missing panel on the 25-year-old plane. This incident adds to a series of recent flight incidents involving United Airlines-operated Boeing planes, raising concerns about safety and prompting investigations into the company's production process and regulatory scrutiny.
A United Airlines flight departing from San Francisco International Airport landed in Oregon with a missing external panel, which was only discovered after landing. The missing panel, identified as the wing-to-body fairing, was located on the underside of the aircraft. The Boeing 737-800 had 139 passengers and six crew members on board, and United Airlines has committed to thoroughly examining the plane, performing repairs, and conducting an investigation into the incident. This is the latest in a series of incidents involving United Airlines flights departing from SFO.
A United Airlines flight from San Francisco to Medford landed safely but was found to be missing an external panel during a post-flight check. The flight, scheduled to continue to Denver, has been delayed while the maintenance team services the aircraft. United Airlines has stated that they will conduct a thorough examination and investigation to understand how the damage occurred.
Alaska Airlines Flight 646 from Portland to Phoenix returned to Portland International Airport after passengers reported smelling an odor in the cabin, prompting the crew to declare an emergency. The plane landed safely, and passengers were transferred to another aircraft to continue their journey. Despite reports of an odor, firefighters did not detect anything during inspection. The cause of the odor remains unclear, and the aircraft is being inspected. No one was hospitalized, but seven crew and passengers requested medical evaluation.
An American Airlines flight from Austin to Charlotte was diverted to Houston after an oven reportedly caught fire in the galley of the Boeing 737-800 aircraft. Passengers were rebooked on alternate flights, and there were no reported injuries. The FAA has ordered airlines to inspect mid-exit door plugs on Boeing 737-900ER planes as a safety precaution.
An American Airlines flight from Texas to North Carolina was diverted to Houston after an oven fire in the forward galley of the Boeing 737-800 aircraft. No injuries were reported, and the plane landed safely. The incident caused inconvenience to passengers, who departed for Charlotte several hours later. This comes amid increased scrutiny on Boeing after a separate incident involving a Boeing 737 Max 9 plane operated by Alaska Airlines.
An All Nippon Airways flight returned to its departure airport after a crack was found in a cockpit window of a Boeing 737-800, with all 65 passengers and crew landing safely. This incident comes amid increased scrutiny of Boeing's safety record, following a mid-air incident involving a 737 Max 9 and a door plug on an Alaska Airlines flight, prompting FAA investigations and grounding of certain aircraft.