US: Boeing loses hood after takeoff, probe launched

An engine cowling on a Southwest Airlines Boeing was lost during takeoff. The aircraft had to make a 180-degree turn after taking off from Denver airport in the United States on its way to Houston.

This Sunday, April 7, is when the incident happened. In a press release, the Federal Civil Aviation Agency (FAA) announced that Flight 3695 had experienced an accident. After losing an engine cowling during takeoff, a Southwest Airlines Boeing 737-800 headed from Denver Airport to Houston had to make an emergency landing.

Among the 135 passengers and 6 staff members on board the aircraft, no casualties were reported despite the gravity of the situation. In a timely manner, the airline assured passengers of their safety and apologized for any difficulty caused.

The firm reacted to CNN in a statement, saying, “We put the safety of our customers and employees at the top of our priorities. We apologize for any inconvenience caused by the delays.”

There is an ongoing investigation.

As per its aviation emergency standards, the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has declared that it is looking into the incident. Authorities have reportedly already questioned the crew members to get more information regarding the circumstances behind the hood’s loss, according to Huffpost. They clarified, “The hood fell during takeoff and was hitting the flap.”

This occurs in the context of several unsettling situations affecting Boeing aircraft. A similar incident involving the loss of a door mid-flight occurred on another Alaska Airlines flight earlier in the year. The safety and caliber of Boeing airplanes are questioned in light of these recurrent occurrences. To guarantee the dependability and security of commercial flights, the FAA has initiated thorough examinations into the manufacturing quality and safety controls of Boeing aircraft.

Following the discovery of persistent issues with specific components, Spirit Aerosystems, a Boeing subcontractor, was the subject of a probe launched by the Texas Attorney General’s Office last month.

The latest in a string of safety issues the aircraft manufacturer is dealing with, an engine cowling on a Boeing aircraft fell off during takeoff and impacted the wing flap. This has prompted US airline regulators to open an investigation.

About 25 minutes after takeoff, Southwest Airlines flight 3695 reached a height of approximately 3,140 meters (10,300 feet) before safely landing back at Denver International Airport at approximately 8:15 a.m. local time on Sunday. After landing, it was hauled to the gate.

The Boeing plane was traveling to Houston, Texas, carrying 135 passengers and 6 crew members. Nobody was hurt.

The airline stated that the aircraft was being inspected by maintenance teams. It was a 737-800, which was supposed to be replaced by the problematic 737 Max series.

The incident will compound Boeing’s issues as it gets ready for a significant leadership change. Dave Calhoun, the company’s chief executive, said last month that he would retire at the end of this year, while Stan Deal, the head of commercial planes, also departed with immediate effect.

Steve Mollenkopf took over as board chair last week, succeeding Larry Kellner. He assured shareholders that the board “will leave no stone unturned in our efforts to get this company to where it needs to be.”

This year, Boeing’s safety record has come under closer examination when a door plug panel detached from a brand-new Alaska Airlines 737 Max 9 aircraft on January 5 at an altitude of roughly 5,000 meters (16,000 feet).

Following that event, the Federal Aviation Administration ordered Boeing to stop increasing the rate at which the Max 9 was being produced, grounded the aircraft for a few weeks, and gave it 90 days to create a comprehensive plan to address “systemic quality control issues.”

While the US Justice Department has launched a criminal investigation into the event, Boeing’s manufacturing has decreased below the limit 38 Max aircraft per month that the FAA is permitting.

Since its best-selling aircraft was given permission to resume operations following an extended suspension, Boeing has been attempting to accelerate the 737 Max production rate. Due to a design defect, the 737 Max caused two crashes in 2018 and 2019, killing 346 people. As a result, regulators worldwide barred the aircraft from operation.

The American aircraft manufacturer devoted years to repairing its image and assuring passengers that safety had become the company’s top priority. Those efforts were severely damaged by the door stopper incident.

In spite of the uproar surrounding the safety issues, Boeing disclosed this week that it has raised Calhoun’s salary by 45% to the highest level since he assumed the position. Boeing paid Calhoun $32.8 million (£26 million), plus an additional $30 million in stock options, on top of his $1.4 million wage. If he steps down as scheduled at the end of the year, he might not be able to collect all of the options.

Per FAA records, the Southwest aircraft went into service in June 2015. The airline refused to disclose the date of the most recent engine repair on the aircraft.

The tattered engine cover with the torn Southwest emblem was seen flying in the wind in footage that was uploaded on X.

Numerous other recent Southwest Boeing engine issues are being looked into by the FAA. On Thursday, the crew of a Southwest 737 reported engine issues, forcing the aircraft to abort takeoff and taxi back to the gate at an airport in Texas. Additionally, the FAA is looking into a Southwest 737 that returned to Austin Airport in Texas on March 25 after the crew reported what may have been an engine issue.

On March 22, a Southwest 737-800 aircraft reported an engine issue and was forced to return to the Fort Lauderdale airport in Florida. The FAA is reviewing it as well.

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