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Concerns are growing about the safety of Boeing aircraft following yet another chilling incident during a Southwest flight out of Denver. The terrifying footage circulating on social media shows part of the engine cowling tearing off and hitting a wing flap. Yikes!
There Was Another Scary Incident With a Boeing Plane During Takeoff From Denver
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According to the Federal Aviation Administration, Southwest Airlines Flight 3695 had to make a scary emergency landing after the crew reported the issue. The Boeing 737-800 was on its way to William P. Hobby Airport in Houston but had to be towed back to the gate at Denver International Airport. The crew had to declare an emergency and immediately return due to the engine cowling mishap. Talk about a mile-high nightmare!
This isn’t the first time Boeing has hit turbulence. It seems like every day brings a new mechanical failure for the aerospace giant, which employs a whopping 170,000 people worldwide. The company has been facing a crisis of epic proportions and has even been accused of overlooking safety while obsessing over “woke” diversity targets in staffing. It’s a bumpy ride for Boeing, both in the skies and in the corporate boardroom.
The company’s 737 Max line has been experiencing mishap after mishap, and even a whistleblower who accused the company of hiding institutional malpractice tragically took his own life just days after giving evidence against Boeing in a lawsuit. The current CEO is bailing out at the end of the year, and passengers are reportedly popping anti-anxiety meds or changing flights just to avoid Boeing’s planes. It’s like a turbulent rollercoaster ride, but without the fun.
Boeing’s troubles really started back in 2018 when two crashes involving the 737 MAX led to the tragic deaths of 346 people. The grounding of all Boeing 737 airlines for 21 months was just the beginning of the company’s ongoing rough patch. Now, with engine cowling falling off planes in the US, it’s clear that Boeing’s woes are far from over.
Boeing has been tight-lipped about the latest incident, but the FAA has vowed to launch an investigation. Let’s hope they can get to the bottom of these alarming problems before more lives are put at risk.
