Notes 76 Instances Where Panels Detached In-Flight
Citing numerous instances over the past several years in which
engine fan cowls have taken flight of their own accord -- and right
off a number of Airbus A320-Family aircraft, and Bombardier CRJ
models -- on Friday the National Transportation Safety Board issued
four new recommendations for the Federal Aviation Administration
(which all boil down to, essentially, "make sure the damn
things are attached properly before flight" --
Ed.)