An engine cover on a Boeing 737 operated by Southwest Airlines ripped open after takeoff from Denver International Airport
The flight returned to the airport 30 minutes later, landing safely with no reported injuries
Passengers felt and heard the engine cover blowout moments before landing, causing panic in the cabin.Pilots executed a swift and cautious landing back in Denver following the incident.
Southwest Airlines issued a statement attributing the incident to a “mechanical issue” and is working to rebook passengers.
This is the second recent incident involving a Southwest flight in a week, with prior engine issue during takeoff from Lubbock, Texas to Las Vegas.
