LUV - Boeing 737-800 Loses Engine Cover During Takeoff Southwest Airlines Says Its Maintenance Teams Are 'Reviewing The Aircraft' | Benzinga
In a recent incident at Denver International Airport, a Boeing Co (NASDAQ:BA) aircraft lost its engine cover during takeoff, officials reported on Sunday.
What Happened: The engine cowling of a Boeing 737-800 detached during takeoff. The Federal Aviation Administration confirmed that the Southwest Airlines Co (NYSE:LUV) flight returned safely to the Denver airport following the incident. The detached part struck the wing flap of the aircraft, which was subsequently towed to the gate, reported The Hill.
The FAA has initiated an investigation into the incident. Southwest Airlines acknowledged a “mechanical issue” with the aircraft in a statement to The Hill. The airline also confirmed that passengers bound for William P. Hobby Airport in Houston were transported on a different aircraft, albeit three hours behind schedule.
“We apologize for the inconvenience of their delay, but we place our highest priority on the Safety of our Customers and Employees. Our Maintenance teams are ...