An engine cover fell off a Southwest Airlines Boeing 737-800 and hit wing during take off

An engine cowling fell off a Boeing 737-800 during take-off.

• The cowling struck a wing flap,
• This was on a flight in Denver.
• The plane was forced to return to the airport with no reported injuries.

The US Federal Aviation Administration said it would investigate the incident.

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This article is from nearly ten years ago.

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