Southwest Airlines

Southwest Airlines

Southwest Boeing 737-800 flight from Denver loses engine cover, FAA investigating

A Houston-bound Boeing 737-800 plane operated by Southwest Airlines returned safely to Denver International Airport on Monday after its engine cover fell off and struck the wing flag, according to Federal Aviation Administration.

The incident is currently under investigation by the FAA to determine the cause of the engine cover detachment. Southwest Airlines has assured that the safety of its passengers and crew is their top priority and that they are cooperating fully with the authorities to understand what happened.