http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-43804253
One of my few fears of flying is one of the engines letting go and bits breaking a window, causing explosive decompression. Condolences to the poor victim's family.
Dale
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A dreadful incident, that poor woman must have suffered. Very sad indeed.
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Hi fellas. I've been off work for the last two days so all I know about this incident is what I've read in the news. I can only speak for myself when I say that I am absolutely devastated by this. 
Words fail me.
Brian
Words fail me. Brian
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I'm glad that you weren't involved, Brian. I mentioned you to Mrs Airspeed as soon as I saw the TV picture.
Condolences to the poor victim's family.
Condolences to the poor victim's family.
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I was surprised to see how far aft the broken window was.
Condolences to the family affected.
Keith
Condolences to the family affected.
Keith
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Remember the CFM56 license course I did at Monarch in Luton, a lot of time was spent reviewing fan blade inspection and maintenance.
Just heard on the news FAA has called for blade inspections on all Southwest engines.
Just heard on the news FAA has called for blade inspections on all Southwest engines.
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When did you work at Monarch Robbie?
A bird in the hand will probably sh!t on your wrist.
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The FAA issued an AD blade inspections on ALL CFM56-7 engines, not just Southwest's. Southwest, who was already doing in-depth inspections after the 2016 accident has started cancelling 40+ flights a day voluntarily to speed up those inspections.
It should be noted, Southwest has the largest 737-700 fleet by a factor of 10 over the next (490 aircraft), and the largest overall (nearly 600 aircraft), so it shouldn't be extremely surprising that an issue with the engine is showing up in that fleet.
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I never worked for Monarch CB, but they offered type courses on CFM56 in their training center, I was with Heavy lift at the time...not that I like admitting that lol!!.
Robbie.