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Source: kdvr.com
by: Samantha Jarpe
Updated: Apr 7, 2024 / 11:32 AM MDT
DENVER (KDVR) A Southwest Airlines flight safely returned to Denver International Airport early Sunday after the engine cowling fell off and struck the wing flap during takeoff, according to the Federal Aviation Administration.
The Boeing 737-800 plane was headed for William P. Hobby Airport in Houston. It was towed to the gate after landing.
The incident occurred around 8:15 a.m. MDT.
The engine cowling is a removable metal covering on the engine.
Southwest Airlines told FOX31 that customers on the original plane were transferred to another aircraft that was set to arrive in Houston around three hours behind schedule.
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This is the fourth time a Boeing plane has had to divert to Denver for issues so far this year.
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Boeing plane part falls off, strikes wing flap during takeoff in Denver
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