Posted 4/8/2024, 6:25:00 AM
Southwest Flight Returns Safely to Denver After Engine Cover Rips Off During Takeoff
- Engine cover fell off Southwest Airlines Boeing 737-800 during takeoff from Denver airport on Sunday
- Plane with 135 passengers, 2 lap infants, and 6 crew returned safely to Denver after crew reported issue
- Engine cover struck wing flap; video shows cover blowing open then ripping off as plane moved on runway
- Passengers heard loud noise; crew declared emergency and requested immediate return to Denver
- Passengers flown to intended destination of Houston 3 hours late; Southwest maintenance reviewing aircraft