A Southwest Airlines Boeing 737-800 made an emergency return to Denver International Airport on Sunday after an engine cover ripped off mid-flight, striking the wing flap. Passengers filmed the chaotic moment as the shredded cowling flapped in the wind like a scene from a disaster movie 🎥🌀.
The flight, carrying 135 passengers and six crew members to Houston, climbed to 10,300 feet before the crew safely turned back. No injuries were reported, and travelers reached Houston four hours late on another plane. Southwest confirmed maintenance teams are inspecting the aircraft, which has been in service since 2015.
This incident adds fuel to Boeing's ongoing safety crisis. The FAA has opened an investigation, just months after a door plug blew off an Alaska Airlines 737 MAX 9 in January. Since then, Boeing has faced production caps, federal scrutiny, and a criminal probe 🚨.
Southwest is now under the spotlight too: The FAA is reviewing two other recent engine-related incidents involving its Boeing jets in Texas. With travelers and regulators on high alert, this latest mishap raises fresh questions about aviation safety standards. Stay tuned for updates! 🔍✈️
