ALBAWABA - A Southwest Airlines Boeing 737 had a serious safety issue during takeoff when its engine cover separated and collided with one of its wings,. This event follows earlier safety incidents involving pieces of Boeing's 737 Max 9 aircraft that separated in midair.
The incident, which happened on Sunday, has brought attention to the company's ongoing safety concerns once more. This most recent accident comes after a string of issues, such as the January event in which a Boeing 737 Max aircraft's door broke off soon after takeoff.
Boeing, a name linked with aviation safety, is currently facing more scrutiny as it addresses yet another issue related to safety. Aviation authorities have responded quickly to the event; the US Federal Aviation Administration has opened an investigation.
Thankfully, the Southwest Airlines flight's 135 passengers and 6 crew members made a safe landing after the aircraft's engine cover detached, requiring an emergency landing. There were no recorded injuries in spite of the removed part's possible hazards.
Dave Calhoun, the CEO of Boeing, is scheduled to retire at the end of 2024, thus the firm is under a lot of pressure to win back the public's trust in its airplanes.
The moments were recorded by passengers on the affected flight, and footage of the engine cover waving in the wind has gone viral on social media.
