Southwest Flight Returns to Denver Airport After Engine Cowling Falls Off During Takeoff

Published: 08 April 2024 at 01:37

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A Southwest Airlines flight bound for Houston had to return to Denver International Airport after the engine cowling on the Boeing aircraft fell off during takeoff, causing it to strike the wing flap. The plane, carrying 135 passengers and six crew members, landed safely with no injuries reported. The incident is being investigated by US airline regulators, and maintenance teams are reviewing the aircraft. This is not the first recent incident involving Southwest Boeing engine issues, with other flights also experiencing engine problems and returning to the airport for investigation.