Emergency landing after plane with 249 people on board explodes

A Southwest Airlines plane carrying 249 people made an emergency landing in Philadelphia on Tuesday evening after an explosion blew a hole in the fuselage and injured at least seven people.

The plane, which was flying from New York to Dallas, landed safely at Philadelphia International Airport at 5:45 p.m. after the explosion occurred about 20 minutes into the flight.

The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating the cause of the explosion, which occurred on the left side of the plane near the wing.

The injured passengers were taken to local hospitals, and one person was reported to be in critical condition.

The plane was carrying 243 passengers and six crew members at the time of the explosion.

Southwest Airlines said in a statement that it is cooperating with the NTSB's investigation.

The explosion caused a hole in the fuselage of the plane, which was about 5 feet long and 1 foot wide.

The hole was located near the wing, and it caused the plane to lose pressure and oxygen.

The passengers were able to use oxygen masks to breathe, and the plane was able to land safely.

The NTSB is investigating the cause of the explosion, and it is expected to release a preliminary report within the next few days.

The NTSB is also investigating a separate incident involving a Southwest Airlines plane that made an emergency landing in Orlando, Florida, on Monday.

The plane, which was flying from Houston to Orlando, landed safely after the crew reported a problem with the landing gear.

The NTSB is investigating the cause of the landing gear problem, and it is expected to release a preliminary report within the next few days.

The two incidents involving Southwest Airlines planes come at a time when the airline is facing increased scrutiny from regulators.

In October, the Southwest Airlines Pilots Association filed a complaint with the Federal Aviation Administration, alleging that the airline is not providing adequate training for its pilots.

The FAA is investigating the complaint.