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. pic.twitter.com/BBpCBXpTsl
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Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:04am on 08 Apr 2024,Monday International
A dramatic video surfaces online, showing a Southwest Airlines Boeing 737 engine tearing apart during takeoff, adding to Boeing's safety concerns. The flight made an emergency landing in Denver after the engine cowling detached mid-flight, frightening passengers. This incident follows a series of mishaps for Boeing, raising alarm about aircraft safety. FAA investigates the incident, attributing it to a mechanical issue. Southwest assures passengers' safety, but concerns over mid-flight incidents persist. The frequency of such events in the airline industry underscores ongoing safety challenges.