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Engine that exploded on Southwest Airlines flight is one of the most widely used

The kind of engine that exploded Tuesday on a Southwest Airlines flight is one of the most popular jet engines. The jet engine casings are designed to keep parts from flying off during an engine failure. CBS News transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave has more.
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