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aviation1 year ago•2 min saved

Southwest Airlines Boeing 737-800 Forced to Return After Engine Cover Falls Off

A Southwest Airlines Boeing 737-800 flight was forced to return to Denver International Airport after the cowling on one of its engines fell off during takeoff and struck the wing flap. The incident, which involved Flight 3695 bound for Houston, prompted an FAA investigation. The plane, carrying 135 passengers, two lap-held infants, and six crew members, landed safely, and there were no reported injuries. This incident adds to the scrutiny around Boeing aircraft following recent safety concerns and the resignation of Boeing CEO David Calhoun.

via Gizmodo|

#aviation #boeing #engine-cowling

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"Southwest Boeing Emergency Landing: Engine Cover Loss Investigation"

A Southwest Airlines Boeing 737-800 lost its engine cowling during takeoff in Denver, prompting an FAA investigation. The incident raises concerns about aviation safety, as similar accidents have occurred in the past due to maintenance errors. Other recent incidents involving Boeing planes include a door plug falling off an Alaska Airlines 737 MAX 9 and a United Airlines 737-800 losing an external panel. Despite these incidents, air travel remains the safest form of travel in America, and the FAA will conduct interviews and review maintenance records to determine the cause of the engine cowling cover falling off.

via Reuters|

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"Southwest Airlines Boeing Plane Makes Emergency Landing After Engine Cover Falls Off"

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.

via The Guardian US|

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aviation-safety1 year ago•2 min saved

"FAA Investigates Southwest Boeing 737 Engine Cover Loss"

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.

via Reuters|

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aviation1 year ago•1 min saved

"Multiple Boeing Planes Experience Engine Cover Issues During Takeoff"

The Federal Aviation Administration is launching an investigation after the engine cowling of a Southwest Airlines plane fell off during takeoff in Denver, striking the wing flap. The flight returned safely to Denver International Airport, and Southwest Airlines is working to get customers on their way to Houston on another aircraft. This incident follows a reported engine fire on another Southwest Airlines flight at Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport.

via NBC News|

#aviation #denver #engine-cowling