SWA Engine Shredded!
08-29-2016, 06:44 AM
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Originally Posted by mike734
ETOPS. Is SW still trying to get approved? This won't help, not if maintenance is found to be a factor. The report will make interesting reading.
They already got approval. They just don't do it. We have several etops airplanes flying around conus.
08-29-2016, 11:07 AM
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When I saw the first picture, all I could think of was a certain UA DC10 engine failure but the second pic shows the fan section intact. Seems lucky that it didn't take out half the stabilizer when it departed. Still a lot of drag out there. Great job by the crew. Shouldn't have to pay for any adult beverages for a while. 
08-29-2016, 04:50 PM
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Originally Posted by GoAroundFlaps
anyone notice the latches on top of the engine are up? maybe the cowl wasn't closed and ripped itself apart in flight?
Those latches you mentioned probably popped from the likely huge loads/vibration when the inlet ring came off.
10-07-2016, 07:54 AM
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Well, it was an engine failure
The engine was not intact - this was an uncontained fan blade failure. See
Engine blade broke off from Southwest Airlines plane, investigators say | Airlines | Dallas News
Engine blade broke off from Southwest Airlines plane, investigators say | Airlines | Dallas News
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