According to air traffic control audio, a pilot said
that "several passengers and flight attendants
heard something loud hit the wing.".
After determining the issue,
the plane safely returned to Denver,
and Southwest issued an apology.
.
We apologize for the inconvenience
of their delay but place our highest
priority on ultimate Safety for our
Customers and Employees, Southwest Airlines, via statement.
There were no reports of injuries.
.
According to FAA records, the plane was last certified to be airworthy in May of 2015.
The agency will investigate the incident.
.
Boeing refused to comment and instead pointed to Southwest for details "about
plane and fleet operations," CNN reports.
.
The incident is just the latest in a
series of mechanical issues Boeing has
experienced over the last several months.
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FAA Investigating Southwest-Operated, Boeing 737 , That Flew Dangerously Low.
'The Independent' reports that a Southwest Airlines
passenger jet flew extremely low over a suburb of
Oklahoma City, triggering an altitude alert on June 19.
According to Flightradar24, the Boeing 737-800
descended to just 525 feet above the ground
on its way to Will Rogers World Airport.
Approximately nine miles from the airport,
the plane was passing over Yukon when it triggered
an automated warning around 12:05 a.m. local time. .
Altitude alerts are triggered when an aircraft
descends to within an unsafe distance
to terrain, obstructions or other aircraft. .
'The Independent' reports that the pilots quickly
regained altitude and circled around for a safe
landing on another runway shortly after midnight.
The incident, which sparked concern
in communities it passed over,
is now being investigated. .
On June 20, Southwest Airlines
confirmed that it was in contact
with the FAA regarding the situation.
Southwest is following
its robust Safety
Management System
and is in contact with the
Federal Aviation Administration.., Southwest spokesperson, via 'The Independent'.
... to understand and address any
irregularities with the aircraft’s
approach to the airport. , Southwest spokesperson, via 'The Independent'.
Nothing is more important
to Southwest than the safety
of our customers and employees, Southwest spokesperson, via 'The Independent'
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Elliott Investment Management , Takes $1.9 Billion Stake in Southwest Airlines.
The firm made the announcement
on June 10, CNN reports. .
It also said Southwest needs new leadership.
Southwest’s poor execution and leadership’s
stubborn unwillingness to evolve the
company’s strategy have led to deeply
disappointing results for shareholders,
employees and customers alike, Elliott Investment Management, via statement.
Southwest’s rigid commitment
to a decades-old approach has
inhibited its ability to compete
in the modern airline industry, Elliott Investment Management, via statement.
The airline's stock increased over 6%
following the news on June 10.
While Elliott didn't give specific details about the changes it would like to implement, .
it did say that it wants to provide
"increased customer choice, improved cost execution and updating outdated IT systems, among other opportunities.".
Southwest, which was only contacted by the firm
on June 9, said it is looking "forward to better understanding their views on our company.".
The Southwest board of directors is confident
in our CEO and management’s ability to
execute against the company’s strategic plan.., Southwest Airlines, via statement.
... to drive long-term value for all
shareholders, safely and reliably serve
our customers and deliver on our
commitments to all of our stakeholders, Southwest Airlines, via statement.
Elliot Investment Management was
founded in 1977 and is based in Florida.
According to its website, the
firm was managing approximately
$65.5 billion in assets by the end of 2023
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A tragic accident occurred in southwest Pakistan early Wednesday when a speeding passenger bus fell from a highway into a rocky ravine, resulting in the deaths of at least 28 people and leaving 20 others injured. Local authorities are investigating the cause of the crash, while rescue efforts continue. This heartbreaking incident underscores the urgent need for improved road safety measures in the region.
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Families of 737 MAX , Crash Victims Seek Justice.
'Newsweek' reports that families who lost loved
ones in two 2019 Boeing 737 Max crashes are waiting for a
decision from the United States Justice Department (DOJ).
'Newsweek' reports that families who lost loved
ones in two 2019 Boeing 737 Max crashes are waiting for a
decision from the United States Justice Department (DOJ).
The families hope that the DOJ will allow Boeing to be prosecuted in connection with the crashes in Ethiopia and Indonesia, which claimed the lives of 346 people.
The families hope that the DOJ will allow Boeing to be prosecuted in connection with the crashes in Ethiopia and Indonesia, which claimed the lives of 346 people.
Ike Riffel, who lost his sons, Melvin and Bennet, in the Ethiopia
crash, fears that Boeing will be offered a deferred prosecution
agreement (DPA) or be allowed to skip trial.
Ike Riffel, who lost his sons, Melvin and Bennet, in the Ethiopia
crash, fears that Boeing will be offered a deferred prosecution
agreement (DPA) or be allowed to skip trial.
In 2021, the DOJ charged Boeing
with fraud for misleading
regulators regarding the 737 MAX.
However, prosecutors went on to accept
an agreement that could see felony charges
against Boeing dropped in three years.
'Newsweek' reports that the DOJ reopened the
possibility of prosecuting Boeing in May,
claiming the company breached the original 2021 deal.
Now, the DOJ has until July 7
to determine whether it will
file charges against Boeing.
Families of those who died in the two Boeing crashes
have pushed for high-ranking Boeing officials to be
prosecuted and the company to be fined $24 billion.
We want to find
some meaning in
what happened
to our loved ones. , Ike Riffel, father of two Boeing 737 crash victims, via 'Newsweek'.
If we can make aviation
safer so this doesn't
happen again, then
we have had some
victories out of this, Ike Riffel, father of two Boeing 737 crash victims, via 'Newsweek'
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Investigators Say , Boeing 737-800 Experienced , 'Serious' Throttle Fault During Takeoff.
'The Independent' reports that a recent
Tui flight departing from Bristol Airport
only cleared the A38 road by 100 feet. .
According to air accident investigators,
the March 4 incident was due to a fault
with the throttle system of the Boeing 737-800. .
This fault involved the jet's auto-throttles,
resulting in the aircraft not having
sufficient thrust during takeoff. .
The aircraft took off…
with a thrust setting
significantly below that
required to achieve the
correct takeoff performance, AAIB statement, via 'The Independent'.
The pilots of the Tui flight were reportedly
unaware of the issue, despite passing over the
busy A38 well below the aircraft's intended height. .
On May 30, the Air Accidents Investigative Branch (AAIB) issued a special bulletin stating
that the agency is looking into the matter, while also
investigating how pilots missed a routine check. .
Despite a… requirement to check the
thrust setting on takeoff, the crew
did not realize that the thrust was not
set correctly until after the takeoff
although they had noted how close
to the end of the runway they were, AAIB statement, via 'The Independent'.
The investigation continues to
examine all pertinent factors
associated with this serious
incident and a final report
will be issued in due course, AAIB statement, via 'The Independent'.
According to Boeing,
the original auto-throttle
system on the 737-800s has , “a long history of nuisance
disconnects during takeoff mode.”.
According to Boeing,
the original auto-throttle
system on the 737-800s has , “a long history of nuisance
disconnects during takeoff mode.”.
The AAIB said that a newer version has been available since
2021, however it was not a mandatory update and had not
been installed on the aircraft involved in the incident.
The AAIB said that a newer version has been available since
2021, however it was not a mandatory update and had not
been installed on the aircraft involved in the incident
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In the latest Boeing aircraft incident, an engine cowling fell off of a Southwest Airlines flight taking off from Denver. Veuer’s Matt Hoffman reports.
A Southwest Airlines Boeing 737 encountered a mid-flight emergency as its engine cover tore off, prompting a return to Denver International Airport. This incident adds to Boeing's recent string of..
Scary moments for passengers on a Southwest flight from Denver to Houston when the engine cover ripped off during flight , forcing the plane to return to Denver Sunday morning.