Post Classifieds
Southwest plane suffers hole during flight
By Emily Thompson
On April 15, 2011
Southwest Airlines is inspecting a large number of their planes after a considerable hole was found on a plane during a flight to California.
Flight 812 had to make an emergency landing in Yuma, Ariz. after a hole opened up on the top of the plane. The hole was caused by a crack in the plane that was possibly missed in an inspection, according to Southwest's press release.
Southwest cancelled 300 flights on April 2 to run inspections on the planes. Two other planes had similar cracks to the one on Flight 812, but no other damages have been found in the inspection.
"What we saw with Flight 812 was a new and unknown issue…we are taking every precaution we can to ensure that our operation is safe," said Mike Van de Ven, Southwest's executive vice president, in the press release.
University of Maryland students Rachel Bowers, sophomore, and Allie Gibeily, sophomore, agree that the incident is startling but seems rare.
"I feel unsafe. Generally flying doesn't faze me but actually hearing about something is pretty alarming…but I would still fly Southwest. I've flown with them before and have always been pleased with their service," said Gibeily.
Bowers parallels Gibeily's sentiment. "Planes can be scary enough without a hole ripping in them. But I would probably still ride Southwest, I don't see that happening again and you don't have to pay to check your luggage!"
Get Top Stories Delivered Weekly
Recent The Munch News Articles
Decreased Consumer Confidence in the US
Lackluster job prospects caused the consumer sentiment rating to drop in April while consumer confidence rebounded from a March ...
Summer Job Outlook Increases
Maryland students looking for part-time work this summer should find it easier to land a job, according to labor research company ...
Increased Competition for Job Positions
Graduating seniors at Maryland are entering an improving, extremely competitive entry-level job market where experience is key, ...
Discuss This Article
GET TOP STORIES DELIVERED WEEKLY
FOLLOW OUR NEWSPAPER
LATEST THE MUNCH NEWS
RECENT THE MUNCH CLASSIFIEDS
OUTSIDE THE LINES
- Salonpas® Brand Stands the Test of Time
- Tips to “Yard Your Way” This Spring
- Upgraded Upstate Power Grid Will Deliver a Smarter,...
- A Story To Sing About
- The Gap in Gum Care: Why Caring For Your Teeth’s F...
- Top Tips for Signature Scents and Better-Smelling Laundry
- A Dog Trainer’s Top Tips to Support Pets Through Life S...
- Clear the Air of Indoor Pollutants This Spring
- Stroke & Dementia in Black Men: Tips for Staying Healthy...
- Hispanics and African Americans at Higher Risk for Eye...
FROM AROUND THE WEB
- New Expo Showcases AI Innovation
- Self-Care and Mental Health Tips for Caregivers
- Adventure Awaits: Discover the Playset that Brings...
- Need Auto Glass Repair? Don’t Despair
- Pioneering Fast and Affordable Broadband for the Underserved
- 7 Reasons Renting an RV Should Be On Every Family’s S...
- Don’t Let Diabetes Shortchange Your Golden Years
- No Child is Forgotten By Marine Toys for Tots
- Sweeten Your Springtime Salads With Healthy Chilean Grapes
- Young Author Translates 4,000-Year-Old Text to Reveal...
COLLEGE PRESS RELEASES
- Guidenar Launches New Career Test for Gen Z
- GotIt! Education Offers MathGPT Free to All State & Community Colleges
- Shoff Promotions Comic Book & Sports Card Show
- Semiconductor Research Corp unveils 2024 Research Call, $13.8M Funding
- Charles River Associates Opens Second Scholarship Cycle, Expands to the UK
