A crack in your engine block is a pretty intimidating problem. Here's how they happen, what you can do to fix it, and how to avoid the issue in the first place.

The National Transportation Safety Board is finishing up its initial examination into the deadly Southwest Airlines engine failure Thursday -- but many questions remain unanswered.

The National Transportation Safety Board is finishing up its initial examination into the deadly Southwest Airlines engine failure Thursday -- but many questions remain unanswered.

Manufacturers regularly inspect engines for hidden cracks using X-ray machines or ultrasound devices — the same kind of technology doctors use to check the health of expectant mothers.

The Federal Aviation Administration will soon begin ordering U.S. airlines to inspect engine fan blades that have reached a certain number of takeoffs and landings.

Manufacturers regularly inspect engines for hidden cracks using X-ray machines or ultrasound devices — the same kind of technology doctors use to check the health of expectant mothers.