Passenger plane engine cover opened, exposing components while in the air

According to Daily Mail , a Mandarin Airlines flight departing from Kaohsiung International Airport to Kinmen Islands in Taiwan on May 16 had a serious incident that left many passengers terrified.

According to a video recorded by a passenger on the flight, a metal plate on the plane's engine suddenly came loose and shook violently in mid-air, exposing the plane's internal components. The incident occurred just minutes after takeoff.

The plane's engine cover blew off while in the air (Video: The US Sun).

Through the window, seeing the engine cover open and flapping in the wind, the passengers on the plane were extremely panicked. Many people shouted loudly, calling the flight attendants.

"The flight attendant's shocked eyes made us feel even more worried," a passenger on the flight shared.

Faced with this situation, the flight crew quickly declared an emergency and turned the plane back to Kaohsiung airport. The plane landed safely, with no casualties reported.

An investigation was then launched to determine the cause of the serious incident. However, the airline did not release specific information about the situation on the flight.

The aircraft engine cover popped open, revealing internal components (Photo: Daily Mail).

Mandarin Airlines is a regional airline of China Airlines, currently operating mainly domestic flights in Taiwan. The airline was founded in 1991 and is headquartered in Taipei.

This is not the first time the aviation industry has faced an engine cowling incident. Last year, a Southwest Airlines plane carrying 135 passengers and six crew members also had its engine cowling blown off during takeoff.

The plane also had to make an emergency turn and land safely at Denver International Airport (USA).

The latest incident in Taiwan once again raises questions about the technical safety of propeller aircraft, as well as pre-flight maintenance inspection procedures.

Source: https://dantri.com.vn/du-lich/may-bay-cho-khach-bi-bung-nap-dong-co-lo-linh-kien-khi-dang-o-tren-khong-20250519191806618.htm