Boeing Mishap Incidents
Boeing planes have faced multiple mishaps recently, highlighting safety concerns in the aviation industry.
Alaska Airlines Incident
- An Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 9 aircraft experienced an emergency landing in Portland due to a door panel blowing off mid-flight.
Southwest Airlines Incident
- A Southwest Airlines flight bound for Houston had to make an emergency landing at Denver International Airport after its engine cover ripped off during takeoff.
- A passenger captured a video showing the engine cover tearing off, causing panic among passengers.
- Passengers described the experience as frightening, with the pilots praised for their handling of the situation.
Additional Incidents
- Another Boeing 737 had to undergo an emergency landing in Houston, Texas, due to an engine fire shortly after takeoff.
The Federal Aviation Association (FAA) reported that the Boeing 737-800 aircraft involved in the engine cover incident successfully landed and was towed back to the gate for inspection.
All passengers were examined by the local fire department and then boarded another plane to continue their journey to Houston’s William P Hobby Airport.