NTSB says SWA 737 fuselage hole incident caused by 'fatigue cracking'

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Flight 2294 experienced "rapid decompression while in cruise flight at approximately 35,000 ft. when the fuselage crown skin ruptured just forward of the vertical stabilizer," according to NTSB. It said magnified inspections of the fracture area revealed "surfaces indicative of fatigue progress." During the July 13 flight, "the fatigue cracking penetrated the fuselage skin and created an approximate 18-inch by 12-inch flap in the skin that depressurized the airplane," the board stated.