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Another Mid-Flight Boeing Incident Occurs, Amid Increased Scrutiny. On March 4, a United Airlines Boeing 737 flight was forced to make an emergency landing after bursting into flames mid-air. 'The Independent' reports that the plane's engine exploded shortly after taking off from Fort Meyers, Florida. The Houston-bound flight was forced to make an emergency landing just moments after taking off. No injuries were linked to the incident. According to United Airlines, , "the flight landed safely, and the passengers deplaned normally.". The airline added that it, "arranged for a new aircraft to take our customers to their destination.". 'The Independent' reports that the cause of the accident is currently under investigation by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). In January, Boeing came under increased scrutiny after a door panel on a 737 Max 9 blew off in the middle of an Alaska Airlines flight. Following the incident, in which several passengers were injured, all Boeing 737 Max 9s were grounded, and investigations were opened by the FAA and the National Transportation Safety Board. "Boeing must commit to real and profound improvements. Making foundational change will require a sustained effort from Boeing's leadership, and we are going to hold them accountable every step of the way." Mike Whitaker, FAA administrator, via 'The Independent’. THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT