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FAA Proposes $10.2 Million Civil Penalty Against Southwest Airlines

Steve Scott

Monday, March 10th, 2008

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WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) seeks to fine Southwest Airlines a record $10.2 million for failing to inspect 46 of its Boeing 737 airplanes for fuselage fatigue cracking. The air carrier subsequetly found that six of the jetliners had fatigue cracks. "The FAA is taking action against Southwest Airlines for a failing to follow rules that are designed to protect passengers and crew," said FAA Associate Administrator for Aviation Safety Nicholas A. Sabatini. "We expect the airline…

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