Flight engine cover falls off, plane bound for Houston forced to turn back to Denver
Monday, 8 April 2024 According to a report, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), a Southwest Airlines Boeing 737-800 bound for Houston had to return to Denver International Airport on Sunday. This was due to an incident where an engine cover detached and struck the wing flap of the aircraft. The FAA announced its intention to conduct an investigation into the incident. In recorded air traffic control communications, one of the pilots mentioned that "several passengers and flight attendants heard something loud hit the wing."
A Southwest Airlines Boeing 737 encountered a mid-flight emergency as its engine cover tore off, prompting a return to Denver International Airport. This incident adds to Boeing's recent string of safety concerns, reigniting scrutiny over aircraft safety standards. Boeing and the FAA are...
Southwest Flight From Denver , Loses Engine Cover.
On April 7, a Boeing 737-800 plane in use by Southwest Airlines lost an engine cover which hit the wing flap, the Federal Aviation Administration..
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In the latest Boeing aircraft incident, an engine cowling fell off of a Southwest Airlines flight taking off from Denver. Veuerβs Matt Hoffman reports.
Scary moments for passengers on a Southwest flight from Denver to Houston when the engine cover ripped off during flight , forcing the plane to return to Denver Sunday morning.