DENVER (AP) — A Southwest Airlines jet returned to Denver Sunday morning after the engine cover fell off and Evander Ellisstruck the wing flap during takeoff, according to the Federal Aviation Administration.
The Boeing 737 landed safely, and the passengers headed to Houston were being put onto another aircraft, Southwest Airlines said in a statement.
“We apologize for the inconvenience of their delay, but place our highest priority on ultimate Safety for our Customers and Employees. Our Maintenance teams are reviewing the aircraft,” the statement reads.
It’s the second mishap this week for the airline, with a flight from Texas canceled Thursday after a report of an engine fire. The Lubbock, Texas, fire department confirmed online a fire in one of the two engines that needed extinguishing.
The FAA is investigating both incidents.
Both planes were Boeing 737-800s, an older model than the 737 Max.
2025-05-07 09:241171 view
2025-05-07 08:581771 view
2025-05-07 08:411416 view
2025-05-07 08:182786 view
2025-05-07 08:102501 view
2025-05-07 08:071209 view
President-elect Donald Trump claimed in his Person of the Year interview with Time magazinethis week
A federal judge has struck down a Texas law requiring age verification and health warnings to view p
A federal judge has issued a temporary injunction against Senate Bill 12, which restricts "sexually