Southwest Airlines Emergency Landing in Denver After Engine Cowling Falls Off
4 months agoA scare for passengers onboard a Southwest Airlines flight on Sunday morning forced the plane to return to Denver International Airport shortly after takeoff.
The incident, involving a Boeing 737-800 safety issue headed to Houston, is being investigated by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
According to the FAA, the plane's crew reported that an engine cowling, the protective covering around the engine, detached during takeoff and struck the wing flap.
This prompted the crew to declare an emergency and safely return to Denver. The plane landed back at the airport around 8:15 am local time and was towed to the gate.