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'
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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A Boeing 737 aircraft carrying 85 passengers skidded off the runway at Dakar Airport, Senegal's capital, resulting in 10 injuries, as reported by the transport minister. Disturbing footage shared by a passenger, Malian musician Cheick Siriman Sissoko, depicted the aircraft ablaze with passengers evacuating via emergency slides. Transport Minister El Malick Ndiaye confirmed that the Air Senegal flight, operated by TransAir, was en route to Bamako, Mali, with 79 passengers, two pilots, and four cabin crew aboard late Wednesday.
#Boeing737 #SenegalPlaneFire #RunwaySkid #AviationDisaster #EmergencyLanding #PlaneAccident #SenegalAirport #SafetyAlert #PassengerSafety #AviationSafety
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A Southwest Airlines plane dove to 500 feet over an Oklahoma neighborhood, leaving residents rattled ... and some are once again pointing the finger at Boeing... TMZ.com
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.
#PakistanBusCrash #BreakingNews #RoadSafety #Tragedy #NewsUpdate
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ISS Crew Forced to , Take Shelter , After Russian Satellite Breaks Apart.
'The Independent' reports that astronauts aboard the
International Space Station (ISS) took shelter due to
the danger of debris from a broken up Russian satellite.
Crews aboard the ISS were ordered to board
their respective spacecraft in case debris
struck and damaged the orbital laboratory.
According to experts, the ever-increasing number of
satellites in orbit around Earth has magnified the risk of
collision and other potential problems for space crews.
It remains unclear what caused
the RESURS-P1 Russian Earth
Observation satellite to break apart. .
According to NASA's Space Station office, the event
occurred near the space station, prompting astronauts
to take shelter in their spacecraft for about an hour. .
Mission Control continued to monitor the path of the debris, and after about an hour, the crew was cleared to exit their spacecraft and the station resumed normal operations, NASA statement, via X.
Space-tracking firm LeoLabs said that U.S. radar
detected the decommissioned satellite releasing a
cloud of debris in low-Earth orbit late on June 26. .
Shortly after 9 p.m. EDT, NASA
instructed crews aboard the space
station to shelter in their respective
spacecraft as a standard precautionary
measure after it was informed
of a satellite break-up at an
altitude near the station, NASA statement, via X.
According to U.S. Space Command, the Russian satellite created , "over 100 pieces of trackable debris.".
USSPACECOM has observed no
immediate threats and is continuing
to conduct routine conjunction
assessments to support the safety
and sustainability of the space domain, U.S. Space Command statement, via 'The Independent'
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Taylor Swift Addresses Dave Grohl’s Claim , That She Doesn’t Play Live.
Taylor Swift Addresses Dave Grohl’s Claim , That She Doesn’t Play Live.
On June 22, Grohl referred to the
Foo Fighters' show in London as the
"Errors Tour," according to 'The Independent.'.
His comment stemmed from having a
"few more eras and more than a few f------ errors.”.
The 55-year-old frontman went
on to say, “we actually play live.”.
Swifties took to social media
to slam Grohl's comments.
Oh Tayvoodoo is coming for him and he
deserves it. Can’t handle that a woman
is more talented and successful, Taylor Swift fan, via X.
Wow Grohl so washed he has to
use Taylor’s name for free pr?
Embarrassing thought he was
better than that what a shame, Taylor Swift fan, via X.
On June 23, Swift seemed to address Grohl's comments on stage while performing at Wembley. .
She said that her band
deserves "so much" praise.
What you just did is an unforgettable moment
in not just my life, but every very single one of
our crew. The band that’s going to be playing
live for you for three and a half hours tonight, Taylor Swift, via 'The Independent'.
They deserve this so much and so does every
one of my fellow performers, and you just gave
that to us so generously. We’ll never forget it, Taylor Swift, via 'The Independent'
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Julian Assange , Reaches Plea Deal With , US Government.
'The Independent' reports that Wikileaks
founder Julian Assange has been released
from Belmarsh prison as part of a plea deal
with the United States Justice Department.
Assange will be flown out of the U.K. as part
of the deal before he makes a guilty plea deal
that could end the years-long legal battle.
On June 24, Assange boarded a flight at Stansted airport
ahead of a scheduled appearance later this week in the
Mariana Islands, a Western Pacific U.S. commonwealth.
The U.S. government has charged the
Wikileaks founder with conspiracy to obtain
and disclose national defense secrets.
The charges stem from one of the largest leaks of
classified information in U.S. history, disclosing tens of
thousands of reports regarding the war in Afghanistan.
The disclosure, which occurred between 2009 and
2011, included unfiltered diplomatic cables that
potentially endangered the safety of confidential sources. .
The leak also included significant
activity reports related to the war in Iraq
and information regarding Guantanamo Bay.
According to the latest DOJ filing, Assange is expected
to plead guilty and be sentenced to 62 months of time
already served, thus avoiding U.S. imprisonment. .
This is the result of a global campaign
that spanned grass-roots organizers,
press freedom campaigners,
legislators and leaders from
across the political spectrum,
all the way to the United Nations, Wikileaks statement, via X.
After more than five years in
a 2x3 metre cell, isolated 23 hours
a day, he will soon reunite with his
wife Stella Assange, and their children,
who have only known their
father from behind bars, Wikileaks statement, via X
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Important Things to Know , About Dangerous Ocean, Rip Currents.
'The Independent' reports that rip currents pose
the greatest danger to beachgoers,
accounting for the most beach rescues every year. .
Over a recent two-day period in Florida,
six people drowned in rip currents.
Every year, about 100 people drown
because of rip currents in the United States
according to the U.S. Lifesaving Association.
Over 80% of beach rescues
involve rip currents every year.
So far in 2024, the National
Weather Service has listed 16 deaths
from rip currents in U.S. waters. .
A rip current is a narrow column of water that
flows rapidly away from the beach, which are capable
of pulling swimmers a fair distance from the shore.
Rip currents normally form
at low spots along the beach
or along jetties and piers.
While sometimes associated
with stormy weather, they can
also occur on sunny, clear days.
Rip currents are also difficult to
detect as the surface water near
them often appears to be calm. .
'The Independent' reports that the best advice to escape a
rip current is to try and swim parallel to the shore and not
to tire yourself out before having to swim back to land. .
'The Independent' reports that the best advice to escape a
rip current is to try and swim parallel to the shore and not
to tire yourself out before having to swim back to land.
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Boeing Facing Potential , Boycott Following Fatal , Severe Turbulence Incident.
'Newsweek' reports that Boeing is facing renewed calls
for a boycott of the plane manufacturer after a fatal
severe turbulence incident on a Singapore Airlines flight. .
On May 21, Singapore Airlines flight SQ321
encountered "clear-air turbulence" that
injured 23 passengers and nine crew members. .
Geoffrey Kitchen, a 73-year-old British musical
theater director, died following the incident on
the Boeing 777 en route from London to Singapore. .
In a statement released after the incident, Singapore
Airlines said that medical personnel were on standby
to assist the injured at Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi Airport.
According to authorities,
a total of 14 people were
hospitalized with minor injuries. .
'Newsweek' reports that clear-air turbulence
is undetectable by radar, making it an
unpredictable and inherently dangerous situation.
According to data from Flightradar24,
the Boeing 777 plummeted over
6,000 feet in under three minutes. .
The news comes as Boeing faces increased scrutiny regarding its quality and safety standards following a string of recent incidents. .
In January, the rear door plug of an Alaska Airlines
Boeing 737 Max 9 came off in mid-flight, an incident
which resulted in the FAA grounding all Max 9 aircraft. .
In March, a Boeing 787 Dreamliner from
Australia to New Zealand abruptly
lost altitude, injuring nearly 50 people. .
Those incidents followed fatal 737 MAX
crashes in Indonesia in 2018 and Ethiopia
in 2019, which killed over 300 people and
grounded the MAX model for nearly two years. .
Those incidents followed fatal 737 MAX
crashes in Indonesia in 2018 and Ethiopia
in 2019, which killed over 300 people and
grounded the MAX model for nearly two years.
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