Southwest Airlines Boeing 737-800 Loses Engine Cowling During Takeoff, Prompting FAA Review of Recent Boeing Incidents

On April 7th, an engine cowling fell off a Southwest Airlines Boeing 737-800 during takeoff, prompting an FAA investigation.

There have been 29 total incidents involving Boeing planes globally between January 1st and April 7th, 2024.

The April 7th incident is the latest for Boeing after planes faced scrutiny in early 2024, including a door panel blowing off an Alaska Airlines 737 MAX 9.

While Boeing incidents have dominated headlines in 2024, there have actually been fewer issues with Boeing planes compared to the same period in 2023.

Other recent Boeing incidents include plane parts falling off, cracked cockpit windows, engine failures, and emergency landings.