A Boeing 737 was forced to make a dramatic emergency landing in California, after a gaping hole ripped open its fuselage. The noise was like a gunshot, those aboard told. There were only minor injuries among the 123 people on board, but for the passengers abroad, the descent on Friday April 1st was a terrifying experience. US airline Southwest has grounded 81 of its Boeing 737 fleet following the incident.

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